RG30 4JE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Lane Hill, 0.2km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG30 4JE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4JE are sourced from Output Area E00082961 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW LANE HILL, RG30 4JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW LANE HILL, RG30 4JE.
338
45
£ 51,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG30 4JE — age 45, 83% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 4JE. The average age is 45.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4JE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King's Academy Prospect
The Holy Brook School
Manor Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
Kennet Valley Primary School
Thames Valley School
The Avenue Special School
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Prospect Bowling Club0.9 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
- Kennet Valley Club0.7 km
- George & Dragon0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
- Southcote Community Hub0.9 km
- Wednesday Lunch Club at St Michaels Church0.8 km
- Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lee's Garden0.8 km
- Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
- Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Grocery Asia0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.1 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Meadway Groceries0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
- Meadway News0.7 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
- Today's Local0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.7 km
- Tilehurst3.0 km
- Theale3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Horncastle0.1 km
- Haywood Way0.1 km
- Haywood Way0.1 km
- Greenwood Road0.2 km
- Greenwood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304JE · Data under Open Government Licence