RG30 3QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Courage Court, 0.6km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 3QT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 3QT are sourced from Output Area E00082935 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COURAGE COURT, RG30 3QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURAGE COURT, RG30 3QT.
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36
£ 51,900 /yr
54%
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 3QT is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3QT. The average age is 36.1. 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
Terraced
£ 285,000
4 sales · Mean £ 293,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3QT has low crime rates — 49 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
Manor Primary School
The Holy Brook School
King's Academy Prospect
Southcote Primary School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Kennet Valley Primary School
The WREN School
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Meadway Groceries0.7 km
- Southcote Newsagency1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- Simply Gym at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Mansion House0.7 km
- George & Dragon0.4 km
- Prospect Bowling Club0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- Eastern Choice0.3 km
- Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- Lee's Garden0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Grocery Asia0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.6 km
- Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- Southcote Community Hub0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.1 km
- Reading3.1 km
- Tilehurst3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Frilsham Road0.1 km
- Frilsham Road0.2 km
- Honey End Lane0.2 km
- Honey End Lane0.2 km
- Ashampstead Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303QT · Data under Open Government Licence