RG30 4HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Norcot ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 4HQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4HQ are sourced from Output Area E00082826 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 4HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 4HQ.
313
34
£ 48,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 4HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
RG30 4HQ has a significant social housing presence — 67% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 4HQ. The average age is 34.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4HQ has low crime rates — 44 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
St Michael's Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
Thames Valley School
The Avenue Special School
King's Academy Prospect
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
Ranikhet Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Prospect Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Mansion House0.8 km
- George & Dragon0.7 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Dance Reality Studios0.7 km
- Meadway Groceries0.4 km
- N K Food and Wine0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.4 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 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
- Norcot Food Pantry0.9 km
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Grocery Asia0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.3 km
- Tilehurst2.4 km
- Reading3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Usk Road0.1 km
- Usk Road0.1 km
- Stoneham Close Footpath0.2 km
- Stoneham Close Footpath0.2 km
- Dee Road Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304HQ · Data under Open Government Licence