RG30 3LS is a safe, established residential area on Shrubland Drive, 0.6km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG30 3LS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3LS are sourced from Output Area E00082954 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHRUBLAND DRIVE, RG30 3LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHRUBLAND DRIVE, RG30 3LS.
317
43
£ 51,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RG30 3LS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3LS. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
7 sales · Mean £ 372,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3LS has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Kennet Valley Primary School
Manor Primary School
The Holy Brook School
King's Academy Prospect
Churchend Primary Academy
Southcote Primary School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Coronation Convenience Store0.8 km
- Jas Express & Post Office0.8 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Southcote Pharmacy0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Southcote Community Hub0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Grocery Asia0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kennet Valley Club0.4 km
- George & Dragon0.5 km
- Cunning Man, The0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eastern Choice0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.8 km
- Tilehurst3.6 km
- Reading3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Holybrook Crescent0.2 km
- Holybrook Crescent0.2 km
- Dwyer Road Boundary0.2 km
- Kennet Valley School0.2 km
- Dwyer Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303LS · Data under Open Government Licence