RG30 4LB is a safe, established residential area on Bourton Close, 0.5km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4LB are sourced from Output Area E00083006 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOURTON CLOSE, RG30 4LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURTON CLOSE, RG30 4LB.
479
36
£ 48,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 4LB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG30 4LB's 54% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 4LB. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4LB has low crime rates — 31 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
Moorlands Primary School
The Avenue Special School
Thames Valley School
St Michael's Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Meadow Park Academy
Churchend Primary Academy
Blagrave Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Asda Service Station1.0 km
- Meadway Groceries0.9 km
- N K Food and Wine0.2 km
- Age UK1.0 km
- Tilehurst Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Tilehurst Club0.9 km
- The Victoria0.7 km
- Tylers Rest0.5 km
- Prospect Bowling Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Himalayan Hot Spot0.9 km
- Shoemakers0.9 km
- Wednesday Lunch Club at St Michaels Church0.6 km
- Dee Caf Community Cafe0.7 km
- Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- Dilraj0.9 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- The Lemon Plaice0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.8 km
- Reading West2.5 km
- Reading3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Church End Lane0.2 km
- Dryland House0.3 km
- Dryland House0.3 km
- Church End Lane0.3 km
- Dee Road Top0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304LB · Data under Open Government Licence