RG30 1JT is a safe, established residential area on Bridgewater Close in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00082651 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGEWATER CLOSE, RG30 1JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER CLOSE, RG30 1JT.
391
34
£ 64,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1JT 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
No single demographic signal dominates RG30 1JT — age 34, 58% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1JT. The average age is 34.3. 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 1JT is moderate at 53 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
Wilson Primary School
Ranikhet Academy
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
Norcot Early Years Centre
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Ajv Stores0.9 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.9 km
- Cake Box0.9 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.9 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wishing Well0.9 km
- The Pondhouse0.2 km
- The Royal Albion0.2 km
- The Spread Eagle0.9 km
- The White Eagle0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.6 km
- Betty's Bistro0.6 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.7 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.9 km
- Grip UK0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.9 km
- European Mini Market0.5 km
- Hevs Best Deals0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.6 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Cod0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tulip Styles Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West1.3 km
- Tilehurst2.0 km
- Reading Station2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pond House0.2 km
- Brock Gardens0.2 km
- Pond House0.2 km
- Pond House0.3 km
- Brock Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301JT · Data under Open Government Licence