Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SEVERN WAY, RG30 4HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEVERN WAY, RG30 4HJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

289

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 4HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG30 4HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

RG30 4HJ is a mixed residential area on Severn Way, 0.5km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Norcot ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG30 4HJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £326k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4HJ are sourced from Output Area E00082828 (shared with 28 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 4HJ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 326,000

1 sales · Mean £ 326,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG30 4HJ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences173
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils0.3 km
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King's Academy Prospect

Good980 pupils0.4 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils0.5 km
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Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.5 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Primary School

Good283 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Prospect Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Mansion House0.8 km
  • George & Dragon0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dance Reality Studios0.8 km
  • Meadway Groceries0.4 km
  • N K Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.4 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.4 km
  • Wednesday Lunch Club at St Michaels Church0.6 km
  • Dee Caf Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lee's Garden0.4 km
  • Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.4 km
  • Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Grocery Asia0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West2.4 km
  • Tilehurst2.5 km
  • Reading3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Usk Road0.2 km
  • Stoneham Close Footpath0.2 km
  • Usk Road0.2 km
  • Stoneham Close Footpath0.2 km
  • Dee Road Top0.3 km