RG30 1AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood within the RG30 district of Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG30 1AW has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00177241 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 1AW.
596
30
£ 64,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines RG30 1AW — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AW. The average age is 30.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1AW is moderate at 57 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
Battle Primary Academy
Wilson Primary School
Cranbury College
Oxford Road Community School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
Civitas Academy
Ranikhet Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Ajv Stores0.4 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.4 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.1 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Wishing Well0.4 km
- The Royal Albion0.6 km
- The Pondhouse0.6 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.9 km
- The Spread Eagle0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.1 km
- Betty's Bistro0.1 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.3 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.4 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.8 km
- Oxford Road Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- European Mini Market0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.1 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.2 km
- Mr Cod0.2 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Tulip Styles Hotel0.6 km
- The Abbey House Hotel0.7 km
- Y M C A0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.7 km
- Reading Station1.9 km
- Reading1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wantage Road0.1 km
- West Village - Tesco0.2 km
- Wantage Road0.2 km
- West Village - Tesco0.2 km
- Brock Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301AW · Data under Open Government Licence