Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PORTLAND GARDENS, RG30 4QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND GARDENS, RG30 4QH.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 4QH 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.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RG30 4QH is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £399k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 35.1% year-on-year.

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

RG30 4QH is a safe, established residential area on Portland Gardens, 0.7km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k, up 35.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4QH are sourced from Output Area E00082994 (shared with 9 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 4QH. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 374,750

6 sales · Mean £ 377,583

Terraced

£ 324,000

3 sales · Mean £ 321,333

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

RG30 4QH has low crime rates — 14 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.4 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.8 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.8 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils1.0 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.0 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils1.1 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Prince0.6 km
  • Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.6 km
  • The Plough Inn0.7 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.4 km
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.6 km
  • Zyka0.5 km
  • Shoemakers0.4 km
  • Spice Master0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.5 km
  • Butts Super News0.7 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.1 km
  • Today's Local0.5 km
  • Triangle Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • The Tasty Plaice0.1 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.5 km
  • Ocean Garden0.5 km
  • Peking Chef0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.4 km
  • Theale3.0 km
  • Reading West3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • City Road0.1 km
  • City Road0.2 km
  • City Road0.2 km
  • Water Tower0.2 km
  • Water Tower0.2 km