Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

WILTON ROAD, RG30 2SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILTON ROAD, RG30 2SQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 2SQ 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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, RG30 2SQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RG30 2SQ is a safe, established residential area on Wilton Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 2SQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2SQ are sourced from Output Area E00082631 (shared with 13 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 2SQ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.4%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 6%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 205,000

8 sales · Mean £ 191,875

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

RG30 2SQ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences194
Anti-social behaviour94
Other theft46
Public order40
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.3 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.4 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.0 km
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The WREN School

Good978 pupils1.1 km
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Ranikhet Academy

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.4 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.5 km
  • Cake Box0.5 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.4 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.2 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.5 km
  • The Rose & Thistle0.9 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.3 km
  • The White Eagle0.3 km
  • The Pondhouse0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.2 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.6 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.4 km
  • Oishi0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • European Mini Market0.2 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.2 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.3 km
  • Mr Cod0.2 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.5 km
  • Y M C A0.6 km
  • Beech House Hotel0.9 km
  • Parkside International Hotel0.9 km
  • Tulip Styles Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.8 km
  • Reading2.0 km
  • Reading Station2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wantage Road0.2 km
  • Wantage Road0.2 km
  • West Village - Tesco0.2 km
  • West Village - Tesco0.3 km
  • Brock Gardens0.3 km