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RG30 1HY

Wigmore Lane

Battle

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Detailed insights for RG30 1HY

Overview

Postcode RG30 1HY 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, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.5%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 45 ft away from RG30 1HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot North near RG30 1HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 1HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
471
Population density
1,375.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.4(+87%)
Shoplifting
38.22(+379%)
Other theft
15.5(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.98(+132%)
Public order
13.95(+130%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
51.48%
Other White
58
12.29%
Pakistani
46
9.75%
African
19
4.03%
Indian
18
3.81%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
27.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
21.17%
Level 3 (A level)
56
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
27.75%
Owns outright
47
24.61%
Owns with a mortgage
43
22.51%
Social rents from council
22
11.52%
Other social rented
21
10.99%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Battle

Median price£301,250
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £345K

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.

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£535,000£301
Semi-Detached16£365,000£387
Terraced65£320,000£374
Flats34£204,500£307

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£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
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£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
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 1HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 1HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202519, Winslet Place, Reading, RG30 1ENFlatsLeasehold£170,000
08 Sept 20252, Winslet Place, Reading, RG30 1ENFlatsLeasehold£170,000
01 Sept 202539, Winslet Place, Reading, RG30 1ENFlatsLeasehold£172,000
16 May 202510, Winslet Place, Reading, RG30 1ENFlatsLeasehold£195,000
01 Apr 202524, Winslet Place, Reading, RG30 1ENFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the RG30 1HY postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 1HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRanikhet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryWilson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 1HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 1HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mihev's best deals733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to hev's best deals
0.1 miGrab&Go743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to Grab&Go
0.1 miLidlOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PRWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miHewad Store774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ELWalking directions to Hewad Store
0.3 miExotic MartOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EPWalking directions to Exotic Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

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 1HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pratikshya Gurung

Battle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Olivia Bailey

Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading West and Mid BerkshireE14001439
WardBattleE05013865
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norcot NorthE02003394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 006BE01016382
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 1HY

Is RG30 1HY (Norcot North) safe?

The area around RG30 1HY records about 130 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near RG30 1HY?

The median sale price around RG30 1HY in Norcot North is £301,250 (about £367 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 1HY?

There are 10 schools close to RG30 1HY, including Ranikhet Academy (Good), Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding) and Wilson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 1HY?

The closest station to RG30 1HY is Tilehurst, about 1,563 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 1HY?

RG30 1HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 1HY (Norcot North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 1HY is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pratikshya Gurung (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.