Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG30 3EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 3EU.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 3EU 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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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG30 3EU is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

RG30 3EU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.

For families considering a move, RG30 3EU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3EU are sourced from Output Area E00082947 (shared with 19 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 3EU. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.0%
Asian / British Asian28.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around RG30 3EU is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences130
Public order28
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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The WREN School

Good978 pupils0.1 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils0.2 km
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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils0.8 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.9 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.6 km
  • Shine Community Project0.7 km
  • Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church0.8 km
  • Southcote Community Hub0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Southcote Newsagency0.3 km
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Coronation Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Jas Express & Post Office0.7 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Southcote Beefeater0.3 km
  • The Mansion House0.9 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eastern Choice0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Bath Hotel0.8 km
  • Beech House Hotel0.4 km
  • Parkside International Hotel0.3 km
  • The Abbey House Hotel1.0 km
  • Y M C A0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West1.3 km
  • Reading2.2 km
  • Reading Station2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Southcote Farm Lane0.1 km
  • Monks Way0.1 km
  • Southcote Farm Lane0.1 km
  • Liebenrood Road0.2 km
  • Liebenrood Road0.2 km