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RG30 1AD

Oxford Road

Battle

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Detailed insights for RG30 1AD

Overview

Postcode RG30 1AD is located in an urban city, within the Battle area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The median sale price in Battle is £302,500 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £345,000. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Battle & Caversham Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,315 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Battle & Caversham Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from RG30 1AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG30 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 1AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West
1 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 1AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkSmallWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miBeresford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground
0.2 miWest Village ParkSmallWalking directions to West Village Park

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
12,036.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.5(+15%)
Other theft
8.63(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-36%)
Vehicle crime
7.46(+101%)
Public order
6.67(+10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
26.33%
Other White
85
18.05%
Indian
49
10.4%
African
42
8.92%
Pakistani
41
8.7%
Total population: 471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
40.76%
No qualifications
71
19.29%
Level 3 (A level)
40
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
9.51%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
57.38%
Owns with a mortgage
34
18.58%
Other social rented
20
10.93%
Other forms of private rent
11
6.01%
Owns outright
6
3.28%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Battle

Median price: £302,500
Price per sq ft: £371
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £345K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £371 per square foot) in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £710,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£710,500£346
Semi-Detached15£375,000£423
Terraced58£320,937£380
Flats31£212,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£210,000£372,000£278,000
2017£565,000£218,000£325,000£273,250
2018£687,500£205,000£293,000£267,000
2019£420,000£203,000£320,000£264,000
2020£485,000£207,500£408,750£277,500
2021£434,975£222,000£326,000£275,000
2022£610,000£276,250£350,500£320,000
2023£710,000£208,500£335,000£320,000
2024£570,000£206,500£337,000£316,000
2025£535,000£206,000£355,000£323,000
2026£710,500£212,000£325,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£342£323£333
2017£404£359£348£333
2018£362£324£365£318
2019£375£327£293£320
2020£339£322£415£334
2021£361£352£375£339
2022£412£399£405£367
2023£371£337£380£372
2024£358£328£401£378
2025£323£327£390£375
2026£346£303£394£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Battle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 1AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 1AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025100, Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DGTerracedFreehold£310,000
20 Jan 2026357, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AYOtherFreehold£283,000
12 Aug 20257A, Beresford Road, Reading, RG30 1DEFlatsLeasehold£260,000
12 Aug 20257B, Beresford Road, Reading, RG30 1DEFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Jul 202686, Curzon Street, Reading, RG30 1DATerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the RG30 1AD postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG30 1AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBattle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miPrimaryOxford Road Community SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miNot applicableSt Edward's PrepOther independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 1AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 1AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCandan Food CentreOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ADWalking directions to Candan Food Centre
0 miSupermaltOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ADWalking directions to Supermalt
0 miToday's LocalOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ADWalking directions to Today's Local
0 miKB Super StoreOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AYWalking directions to KB Super Store
0 miMama AfricaOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HAWalking directions to Mama Africa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG30 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pratikshya Gurung

Battle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardBattleE05013865
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Battle & Caversham BridgeE02003395
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 007DE01016360
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 1AD

Is RG30 1AD (Battle & Caversham Bridge) safe?

The area around RG30 1AD records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG30 1AD?

The median sale price around RG30 1AD in Battle is £302,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 1AD?

There are 14 schools close to RG30 1AD, including Battle Primary Academy (Outstanding), Oxford Road Community School (Good) and St Edward's Prep. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG30 1AD?

The closest station to RG30 1AD is Reading West, about 304 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 1AD?

RG30 1AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 1AD (Battle & Caversham Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG30 1AD is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pratikshya Gurung (Labour Party).