Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ROWE COURT, RG30 2HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWE COURT, RG30 2HY.

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Population

183

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 2HY 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 41, RG30 2HY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.

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

RG30 2HY is a mixed residential area on Rowe Court in Reading. Administratively it sits within Norcot ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2HY are sourced from Output Area E00082818 (shared with 5 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 2HY. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.9%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

30 sales · Mean £ 144,308

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG30 2HY is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences225
Other theft49
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order37

school Local Schools

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Ranikhet Academy

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.8 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils1.1 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Norcot Early Years Centre

Outstanding109 pupils1.2 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Berkshire Meat Traders1.0 km
  • Exotic Superstores0.3 km
  • Hewad Store0.3 km
  • Kashmir Halal Butchers at Exotic Superstore0.3 km
  • Norcot Service Station0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tulip Styles Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Royal Albion0.3 km
  • The Pondhouse0.3 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.9 km
  • The White Eagle0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Chillim0.5 km
  • Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club0.8 km
  • Reading Sea Cadets0.5 km
  • Red Kangaroo0.4 km
  • Dee Caf Community Cafe0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Chop Suey House0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Ohayo Sushi & Wok0.9 km
  • Thai Now0.9 km
  • Wan Choi0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • European Mini Market0.8 km
  • Hevs Best Deals0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West1.5 km
  • Tilehurst1.9 km
  • Reading2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pond House0.2 km
  • Brisbane Road0.2 km
  • Brisbane Road0.2 km
  • Pond House0.2 km
  • Pond House0.3 km