Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PARKSIDE ROAD, RG30 2DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE ROAD, RG30 2DP.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order18
Vehicle crime18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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The WREN School

Good978 pupils0.3 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.5 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils0.5 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.8 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

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

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