RG30 2AP is a safe, established residential area on Southcote Road, 1.2km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 2AP offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00082810 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHCOTE ROAD, RG30 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHCOTE ROAD, RG30 2AP.
370
32
£ 58,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 2AP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG30 2AP spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 2AP. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
7 sales · Mean £ 197,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 2AP has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Cranbury College
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Battle Primary Academy
Oxford Road Community School
The WREN School
Wilson Primary School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Ajv Stores0.6 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.6 km
- Cake Box0.6 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.6 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.9 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Wishing Well0.6 km
- The Southcote Beefeater0.6 km
- The Nags Head0.9 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.5 km
- The Spread Eagle0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.8 km
- Betty's Bistro0.8 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco1.0 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.6 km
- Oishi0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- European Mini Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Cod0.9 km
- Vampires Den0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Belle Vue House Hotel0.7 km
- Bow Guest House0.9 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House0.9 km
- The Abbey House Hotel0.2 km
- Y M C A0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.5 km
- Reading1.5 km
- Reading Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Southcote Road0.1 km
- Southcote Road0.1 km
- Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road0.2 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.2 km
- Cranbury Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG302AP · Data under Open Government Licence