Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ST MICHAELS ROAD, RG30 4RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS ROAD, RG30 4RX.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

44

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG30 4RX — age 44, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £418k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

RG30 4RX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Michaels Road, 0.6km from Tilehurst in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG30 4RX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 £418k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4RX are sourced from Output Area E00082992 (shared with 15 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 4RX. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 418,000

7 sales · Mean £ 422,285

Terraced

£ 455,000

2 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

RG30 4RX 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 offences69
Shoplifting62
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order16
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils0.5 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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Meadow Park Academy

Good338 pupils0.7 km
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The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils0.8 km
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Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.8 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Prince0.4 km
  • The Tilehurst Club0.8 km
  • The Victoria0.6 km
  • Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Tylers Rest0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Vesuvio Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.2 km
  • Himalayan Hot Spot0.6 km
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.4 km
  • Zyka0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Asda Service Station0.6 km
  • N K Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Local Xpress0.8 km
  • Age UK0.6 km
  • Tilehurst Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Dilraj0.6 km
  • Oriental Gourmet0.6 km
  • The Lemon Plaice0.6 km
  • The New Red Lantern0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst1.9 km
  • Reading West3.3 km
  • Theale3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Keswick Close0.0 km
  • Keswick Close0.0 km
  • Ogmore Close0.1 km
  • Ogmore Close0.1 km
  • Alford Close0.2 km