RG30 3PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Granville Road, 0.5km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 3PX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3PX are sourced from Output Area E00082944 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE ROAD, RG30 3PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE ROAD, RG30 3PX.
306
35
£ 51,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 3PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 78% social renting, RG30 3PX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3PX. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 252,500
1 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 3PX is moderate at 77 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
King's Academy Prospect
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Southcote Primary School
St Michael's Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School
The WREN School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Prospect Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Mansion House0.7 km
- George & Dragon0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.6 km
- Southcote Community Hub0.3 km
- Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.8 km
- Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lee's Garden0.6 km
- Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.6 km
- Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.6 km
- Eastern Choice0.4 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Coronation Convenience Store0.4 km
- Jas Express & Post Office0.4 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Southcote Pharmacy0.4 km
- Meadway Groceries0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Grocery Asia0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.2 km
- Tilehurst3.2 km
- Reading3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Honey End Lane0.1 km
- Honey End Lane0.2 km
- Burghfield Road0.2 km
- Ashampstead Road0.2 km
- Ashampstead Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303PX · Data under Open Government Licence