RG30 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Oxford Road, 1.3km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 1AU offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00082636 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AU.
408
35
£ 64,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG30 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AU. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 184,500
8 sales · Mean £ 177,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1AU is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oxford Road Community School
Battle Primary Academy
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Cranbury College
Civitas Academy
Wilson Primary School
Coley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Ajv Stores0.2 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.2 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.2 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.6 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Wishing Well0.2 km
- The Nags Head0.7 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.3 km
- The Spread Eagle0.7 km
- The White Eagle0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.5 km
- Betty's Bistro0.6 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.5 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.2 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.6 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.6 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.4 km
- Mr Cod0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Beech House Hotel0.9 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.6 km
- Bow Guest House0.7 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- Penta Hotel Reading1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.1 km
- Reading1.3 km
- Reading Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.1 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.1 km
- Beresford Road0.1 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.1 km
- Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301AU · Data under Open Government Licence