Postcode RG30 1FE is located in an urban city, within the Battle ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from RG30 1FE.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG30 1FE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 1 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £301,250 (about £367 per square foot) in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £535,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £365,000 | £387 |
| Terraced | 65 | £320,000 | £374 |
| Flats | 34 | £204,500 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £215,000 | £370,000 | £281,750 |
| 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 | £322,000 |
| 2026 | — | £214,000 | £370,000 | £316,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £343 | £323 | £328 |
| 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 | £374 |
| 2026 | — | £303 | £383 | £376 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 1FE.
In the RG30 1FE postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 1FE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Portman Road, Reading, RG30 1AW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Supermalt | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Supermalt |
| 0.2 mi | Candan Food Centre | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Candan Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Amazing Grace | 391 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Amazing Grace |
| 0.2 mi | Mama Africa | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Mama Africa |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG30 1FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pratikshya Gurung
Battle - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 1FE records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around RG30 1FE in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £301,250 (about £367 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to RG30 1FE, including Oxford Road Community School (Good), River Academy and Battle Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG30 1FE is Reading West, about 563 m away.
RG30 1FE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG30 1FE is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pratikshya Gurung (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.