RG30 4NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Meadway, 0.4km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4NY are sourced from Output Area E00082992 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEADWAY, RG30 4NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADWAY, RG30 4NY.
329
44
£ 48,200 /yr
52%
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
RG30 4NY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4NY. The average age is 43.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4NY has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thames Valley School
The Avenue Special School
Moorlands Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
Blagrave Nursery School
Park Lane Primary School
Meadow Park Academy
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Prince0.7 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Tylers Rest0.8 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Vesuvio Pizzeria0.8 km
- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.3 km
- Himalayan Hot Spot0.9 km
- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.7 km
- Zyka0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Asda Service Station0.9 km
- N K Food and Wine0.8 km
- Butts Super News0.7 km
- Meadway News0.8 km
- Norcot Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dilraj0.9 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- The Lemon Plaice0.8 km
- The New Red Lantern0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst2.1 km
- Reading West3.1 km
- Theale3.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Michaels0.0 km
- St Michaels0.1 km
- Corwen Road0.2 km
- Ash Road0.2 km
- Corwen Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304NY · Data under Open Government Licence