Postcode RG30 1HU is located in an urban city, within the Battle ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Norcot North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 9 ft away from RG30 1HU.
Norcot North near RG30 1HU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £547,500 |
| Flats | 34 | £200,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £364,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £324,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle
In the RG30 1HU postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hewad Store | 774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EL | Walking directions to Hewad Store |
| 0.2 mi | hev's best deals | 733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to hev's best deals |
| 0.2 mi | Grab&Go | 743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to Grab&Go |
| 0.2 mi | Exotic Mart | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EP | Walking directions to Exotic Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PR | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pratikshya Gurung
Battle - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.