Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

AINSDALE CRESCENT, RG30 3NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AINSDALE CRESCENT, RG30 3NG.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

home £387,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order15

school Local Schools

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The Holy Brook School

Good35 pupils0.1 km
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Manor Primary School

Good283 pupils0.1 km
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Kennet Valley Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy Prospect

Good980 pupils0.8 km
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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils1.0 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils1.3 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Coronation Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Jas Express & Post Office0.5 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Southcote Pharmacy0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Southcote Community Hub0.4 km
  • Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.8 km
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kennet Valley Club0.7 km
  • George & Dragon0.5 km
fastfood

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