RG30 3NG is a safe, established residential area on Ainsdale Crescent, 0.6km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 3NG is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
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 £387k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3NG are sourced from Output Area E00082950 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AINSDALE CRESCENT, RG30 3NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AINSDALE CRESCENT, RG30 3NG.
315
38
£ 51,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG30 3NG has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3NG. The average age is 38.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
7 sales · Mean £ 345,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3NG 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.
school Local Schools
The Holy Brook School
Manor Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School
King's Academy Prospect
Southcote Primary School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
St Michael's Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Coronation Convenience Store0.5 km
- Jas Express & Post Office0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Southcote Pharmacy0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Southcote Community Hub0.4 km
- Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Grocery Asia0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Kennet Valley Club0.7 km
- George & Dragon0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eastern Choice0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.5 km
- Reading3.4 km
- Tilehurst3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dwyer Road0.1 km
- Dwyer Road0.1 km
- Holybrook Crescent0.2 km
- Holybrook Crescent0.2 km
- Ashampstead Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303NG · Data under Open Government Licence