RG30 4UB is a safe, established residential area on Recreation Road, 0.4km from Tilehurst in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG30 4UB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 41.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4UB are sourced from Output Area E00083019 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECREATION ROAD, RG30 4UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION ROAD, RG30 4UB.
363
38
£ 48,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 4UB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG30 4UB's 69% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £397k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 41.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 4UB. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 351,500
23 sales · Mean £ 374,302
Terraced
£ 329,000
3 sales · Mean £ 343,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 4UB is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blagrave Nursery School
Meadow Park Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Thames Valley School
The Avenue Special School
Churchend Primary Academy
Norcot Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Prince0.6 km
- Butchers Arms0.6 km
- The Tilehurst Club0.4 km
- The Victoria0.1 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Vesuvio Pizzeria0.1 km
- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.7 km
- Himalayan Hot Spot0.2 km
- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.5 km
- Zyka0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Asda Service Station0.2 km
- N K Food and Wine0.9 km
- Age UK0.2 km
- Tilehurst Pharmacy0.2 km
- Warings Craft Bakers0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Dilraj0.2 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.2 km
- The Lemon Plaice0.1 km
- The New Red Lantern0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.4 km
- Reading West3.1 km
- Theale4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Blundells Road0.2 km
- The Victoria0.2 km
- The Victoria0.2 km
- Alford Close0.2 km
- Tilehurst Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304UB · Data under Open Government Licence