RG30 1DR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood within the RG30 district of Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
The people who live in RG30 1DR are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00177241 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 1DR.
596
30
£ 64,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1DR 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
52% of RG30 1DR's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1DR. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1DR 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
Civitas Academy
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Ajv Stores0.4 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.4 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.3 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Wishing Well0.4 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.9 km
- The Spread Eagle0.7 km
- The White Eagle0.2 km
- The Royal Albion0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.2 km
- Betty's Bistro0.3 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.1 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.4 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.3 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.3 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.3 km
- Mr Cod0.4 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel0.7 km
- Y M C A1.0 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.7 km
- Reading Station1.7 km
- Reading1.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Village - Tesco0.3 km
- West Village - Tesco0.3 km
- Wantage Road0.3 km
- Beresford Road0.4 km
- Wantage Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301DR · Data under Open Government Licence