RG30 6BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Armour Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Kentwood ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG30 6BD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00082762 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 6BD.
356
36
£ 54,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG30 6BD is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 6BD. The average age is 36.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 6BD has low crime rates — 27 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
Norcot Early Years Centre
Blagrave Nursery School
Moorlands Primary School
Ranikhet Academy
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Thames Valley School
The Avenue Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Vesuvio Pizzeria0.6 km
- Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club1.0 km
- Himalayan Hot Spot0.7 km
- Norcot Food Pantry0.8 km
- The Link Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Asda Service Station0.7 km
- Berkshire Meat Traders0.7 km
- Costcutter Superstore0.7 km
- N K Food and Wine0.9 km
- Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Butchers Arms0.8 km
- The Tilehurst Club0.5 km
- The Victoria0.5 km
- Tylers Rest0.4 km
- Tilehurst Bowls Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Four Seasons Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Ohayo Sushi & Wok0.7 km
- Sunshine Chinese Wok Away0.6 km
- Thai Now0.7 km
- Village Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Hevs Best Deals0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.0 km
- Reading West2.7 km
- Reading Station3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church End Lane0.4 km
- Church End Lane0.4 km
- Blundells Road0.4 km
- Armour Hill0.4 km
- Armour Hill0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG306BD · Data under Open Government Licence