RG30 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Pottery Road, 0.6km from Armour Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Kentwood ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG30 6BA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00082743 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTTERY ROAD, RG30 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTERY ROAD, RG30 6BA.
371
38
£ 61,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 6BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG30 6BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 6BA. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
9 sales · Mean £ 278,000
Semi-Detached
£ 267,000
1 sales · Mean £ 267,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 6BA has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Meadow Park Academy
Blagrave Nursery School
Norcot Early Years Centre
Moorlands Primary School
Ranikhet Academy
Park Lane Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Thames Valley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Vesuvio Pizzeria0.4 km
- Himalayan Hot Spot0.5 km
- Norcot Food Pantry0.9 km
- The Link Cafe0.7 km
- The Village Coffee Shop0.9 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Asda Service Station0.6 km
- Berkshire Meat Traders0.9 km
- Costcutter Superstore0.7 km
- N K Food and Wine0.9 km
- Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Butchers Arms0.6 km
- The Tilehurst Club0.3 km
- The Victoria0.4 km
- Tylers Rest0.3 km
- Tilehurst Bowls Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Four Seasons Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Ohayo Sushi & Wok0.9 km
- Sunshine Chinese Wok Away0.7 km
- Thai Now0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.0 km
- Reading West2.9 km
- Reading Station4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kentwood Close0.3 km
- Kentwood Close0.3 km
- Armour Hill0.3 km
- Armour Hill0.3 km
- Blundells Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG306BA · Data under Open Government Licence