Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SHRUBLAND DRIVE, RG30 3LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHRUBLAND DRIVE, RG30 3LS.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft11
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Kennet Valley Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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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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King's Academy Prospect

Good980 pupils0.9 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.3 km
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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils1.3 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils1.4 km
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Coronation Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Jas Express & Post Office0.8 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Southcote Pharmacy0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Southcote Community Hub0.7 km
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kennet Valley Club0.4 km
  • George & Dragon0.5 km
  • Cunning Man, The0.9 km
fastfood

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