RG30 2PJ is a mixed residential area on Craig Avenue 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00174481 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAIG AVENUE, RG30 2PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIG AVENUE, RG30 2PJ.
217
38
£ 59,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 2PJ 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
RG30 2PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 2PJ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
9 sales · Mean £ 363,333
Terraced
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 341,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 2PJ is moderate at 62 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.
school Local Schools
Ranikhet Academy
Wilson Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Battle Primary Academy
Norcot Early Years Centre
Cranbury College
St Michael's Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Oxford Sweet Shop0.8 km
- Tariq Halal Meats Reading0.8 km
- Tea People0.5 km
- Tesco Petrol station0.8 km
- Zabka Reading0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.9 km
- Betty's Bistro0.8 km
- Grip UK0.4 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Yaadgaar Sweets and Bakers0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.8 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza1.0 km
- Mr Cod0.7 km
- Kebab Corner0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Pondhouse0.2 km
- The Royal Albion0.2 km
- The Spread Eagle1.0 km
- The White Eagle0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- European Mini Market0.8 km
- Hevs Best Deals0.4 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tulip Styles Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West1.5 km
- Tilehurst1.8 km
- Reading Station2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pond House0.1 km
- Pond House0.1 km
- Pond House0.2 km
- Norcot Junction0.3 km
- Brisbane Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG302PJ · Data under Open Government Licence