Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

468

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG30 1AY 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RG30 1AY has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG30 1AY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oxford Road, 1.4km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG30 1AY offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00174500 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AY. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.4%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.3%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Flat

£ 156,000

1 sales · Mean £ 156,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG30 1AY is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences273
Anti-social behaviour98
Other theft79
Public order57
Shoplifting50

school Local Schools

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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.6 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.8 km
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The WREN School

Good978 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.1 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.1 km
  • Cake Box0.1 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.1 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.1 km
  • Buon Appetito0.8 km
  • Reading & District Irish Association0.8 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.6 km
  • The Nags Head0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.4 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.4 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.1 km
  • Oishi0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.1 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.4 km
  • Oxford Road Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.4 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.3 km
  • Mr Cod0.6 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Amherst0.9 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.7 km
  • Bow Guest House0.8 km
  • Crown Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.3 km
  • Reading1.5 km
  • Reading Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beresford Road0.0 km
  • Beresford Road0.1 km
  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.3 km