Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

NEW LANE HILL, RG30 4JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW LANE HILL, RG30 4JP.

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

309

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 4JP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG30 4JP's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £593k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.

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

RG30 4JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Lane Hill, 0.4km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG30, RG30 4JP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k, up 15.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4JP are sourced from Output Area E00082938 (shared with 10 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 4JP. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

3 sales · Mean £ 604,166

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

RG30 4JP has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.4 km
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Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.5 km
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The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy Prospect

Good980 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils1.0 km
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Kennet Valley Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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The Holy Brook School

Good35 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km
  • Grocery Asia0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Meadway Groceries0.8 km
  • N K Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
  • Meadway News0.6 km
  • Sue Ryder Foundation at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
  • Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
  • Lee's Garden0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kennet Valley Club1.0 km
  • George & Dragon0.6 km
  • Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Prospect Bowling Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Wednesday Lunch Club at St Michaels Church0.5 km
  • Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.8 km
  • The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.7 km
  • Reading West2.8 km
  • Theale3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lingholm Close0.0 km
  • Lingholm Close0.0 km
  • Cockney Hill0.2 km
  • Haywood Way0.3 km
  • Cockney Hill0.3 km