RG30 1BN is a mixed residential area on Salisbury Road, 1.2km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 1BN 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00082632 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY ROAD, RG30 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY ROAD, RG30 1BN.
435
33
£ 64,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG30 1BN has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1BN. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
11 sales · Mean £ 297,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1BN is moderate at 63 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
Civitas Academy
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
E P Collier Primary School
Wilson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Ajv Stores0.4 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.4 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Wishing Well0.3 km
- Buon Appetito0.5 km
- Phantom Brewing Co0.9 km
- Reading & District Irish Association0.5 km
- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.6 km
- Betty's Bistro0.7 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.4 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.4 km
- Oishi0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.3 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.3 km
- Oxford Road Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.7 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.6 km
- Mr Cod0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Amherst0.8 km
- Travelodge Reading Central0.9 km
- Bath Hotel1.0 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.7 km
- Bow Guest House0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.3 km
- Reading Station1.2 km
- Reading1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.3 km
- Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.3 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.3 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.3 km
- Beresford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301BN · Data under Open Government Licence