Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

FARINGDON WALK, RG30 3LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARINGDON WALK, RG30 3LD.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 3LD 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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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, RG30 3LD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

home £301,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG30 3LD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Faringdon Walk, 0.5km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.

For families considering a move, RG30 3LD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3LD are sourced from Output Area E00082955 (shared with 12 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 3LD. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 301,500

2 sales · Mean £ 301,500

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

RG30 3LD has low crime rates — 46 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Manor Primary School

Good283 pupils0.4 km
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The Holy Brook School

Good35 pupils0.4 km
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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils0.5 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils0.6 km
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The WREN School

Good978 pupils0.9 km
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King's Academy Prospect

Good980 pupils0.9 km
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Kennet Valley Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Mansion House1.0 km
  • George & Dragon0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Grocery Asia0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.3 km
  • Southcote Community Hub0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Southcote Newsagency0.7 km
  • Coronation Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Jas Express & Post Office0.2 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Southcote Pharmacy0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eastern Choice0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West2.1 km
  • Reading3.0 km
  • Reading Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Coronation Square0.1 km
  • Coronation Square0.1 km
  • Circuit Lane0.2 km
  • Frilsham Road0.3 km
  • Frilsham Road0.3 km