RG30 2EE is a safe, established residential area on Norfolk Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 2EE offers 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 workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2EE are sourced from Output Area E00082649 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK ROAD, RG30 2EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK ROAD, RG30 2EE.
366
34
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 2EE 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
RG30 2EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 2EE. The average age is 34.0. 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
Flat
£ 162,500
4 sales · Mean £ 164,250
Terraced
£ 270,000
19 sales · Mean £ 277,815
Semi-Detached
£ 276,000
2 sales · Mean £ 276,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 2EE has low crime rates — 35 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
Battle Primary Academy
Wilson Primary School
The WREN School
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Oxford Road Community School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Ajv Stores0.5 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.6 km
- Cake Box0.6 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.5 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Wishing Well0.6 km
- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
- The Southcote Beefeater0.9 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.9 km
- The Spread Eagle0.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.5 km
- Betty's Bistro0.4 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.8 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.5 km
- Oishi0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.6 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.9 km
- Oxford Road Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.4 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.4 km
- Mr Cod0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel0.4 km
- Y M C A0.3 km
- Beech House Hotel0.7 km
- Parkside International Hotel0.6 km
- Bath Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.8 km
- Reading1.9 km
- Reading Station2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Parkside Road0.2 km
- Parkside Road0.2 km
- Waverley Road0.3 km
- Cranbury Road0.3 km
- Cranbury Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG302EE · Data under Open Government Licence