RG30 2DP is a safe, established residential area on Parkside Road, 1.0km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00082792 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKSIDE ROAD, RG30 2DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE ROAD, RG30 2DP.
385
45
£ 58,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 2DP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG30 2DP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £690k 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 2DP. The average age is 44.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 690,000
2 sales · Mean £ 690,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 2DP has low crime rates — 25 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
The WREN School
Cranbury College
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Battle Primary Academy
Southcote Primary School
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Wilson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Blacks0.5 km
- Ajv Stores0.9 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.9 km
- Cake Box0.9 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church0.9 km
- Betty's Bistro1.0 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.9 km
- Oishi0.9 km
- Yaadgaar Sweets and Bakers1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Wishing Well0.9 km
- The Mansion House0.9 km
- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
- The Southcote Beefeater0.3 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
- Vampires Den0.9 km
- Burgers and Co0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel0.6 km
- Y M C A0.3 km
- Beech House Hotel0.2 km
- Parkside International Hotel0.1 km
- Bath Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.9 km
- Reading1.9 km
- Reading Station2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside Road0.1 km
- Parkside Road0.1 km
- Southcote Road0.2 km
- Liebenrood Road0.2 km
- Liebenrood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG302DP · Data under Open Government Licence