Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ELVASTON WAY, RG30 4ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELVASTON WAY, RG30 4ND.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 4ND falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG30 4ND is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RG30 4ND is a safe, established residential area on Elvaston Way, 0.6km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG30 4ND offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4ND are sourced from Output Area E00083008 (shared with 18 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 4ND. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

RG30 4ND has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft18
Drugs14
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good435 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils0.2 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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Ranikhet Academy

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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King's Academy Prospect

Good980 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Prospect Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Mansion House0.8 km
  • Tylers Rest0.9 km
  • George & Dragon1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Dance Reality Studios0.6 km
  • Meadway Groceries0.5 km
  • N K Food and Wine0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at The Potteries0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.5 km
  • Wednesday Lunch Club at St Michaels Church0.7 km
  • Dee Caf Community Cafe0.5 km
  • Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.5 km
  • Norcot Food Pantry0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lee's Garden0.5 km
  • Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.5 km
  • Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km
  • Grocery Asia0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.1 km
  • Reading West2.2 km
  • Reading3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tern Close0.1 km
  • Tern Close0.1 km
  • Dee Road Top0.2 km
  • Usk Road0.2 km
  • Dee Road Top0.2 km