Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG30 2SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 2SD.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 2SD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG30 2SD spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RG30 2SD is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG30 2SD offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2SD are sourced from Output Area E00082787 (shared with 17 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 2SD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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RG30 2SD has low crime rates — 31 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour46
Public order23
Vehicle crime23
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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The WREN School

Good978 pupils0.4 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.4 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.6 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils0.8 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Blacks0.4 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Ajv Stores0.8 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.9 km
  • Cake Box0.9 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church0.8 km
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill1.0 km
  • Betty's Bistro1.0 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.8 km
  • Oishi0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.9 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.5 km
  • The Southcote Beefeater0.3 km
  • The Rose & Thistle0.7 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.9 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.9 km
  • Oxford Road Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
  • Vampires Den0.8 km
  • Devil's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.9 km
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.5 km
  • Y M C A0.3 km
  • Beech House Hotel0.1 km
  • Parkside International Hotel0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.8 km
  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading Station2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Southcote Road0.1 km
  • Southcote Road0.2 km
  • Southcote Road0.2 km
  • Parkside Road0.2 km
  • Parkside Road0.2 km