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RG30 1JA

Oxford Road

Norcot

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Overview

Postcode RG30 1JA is located in an urban city, within the Norcot ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Norcot North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from RG30 1JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot North near RG30 1JA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 1JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
4,641.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.63(+44%)
Other theft
15.58(+178%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.57(+64%)
Public order
9.46(+56%)
Drugs
8.9(+222%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
48.4%
African
43
12.54%
Pakistani
34
9.91%
Other White
28
8.16%
Caribbean
17
4.96%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.88%
No qualifications
57
22.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.83%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
31.39%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.63%
Owns outright
16
11.68%
Other social rented
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Norcot

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £390K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norcot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£475,000£384
Semi-Detached32£387,500£397
Terraced40£335,000£405
Flats30£185,000£346

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norcot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£201,250£366,250£290,000
2017£369,000£210,500£317,500£278,750
2018£375,000£190,000£315,000£280,000
2019£383,750£204,000£320,000£265,000
2020£550,000£188,500£325,000£270,000
2021£403,000£191,500£350,000£282,000
2022£450,000£220,000£405,000£320,000
2023£350,000£222,500£382,500£320,000
2024£382,500£207,500£390,000£313,500
2025£433,500£190,000£390,000£325,000
2026£502,500£197,500£384,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353£313£361£353
2017£374£359£333£336
2018£325£347£337£348
2019£319£337£340£345
2020£389£333£332£327
2021£413£342£382£350
2022£448£336£414£382
2023£410£333£395£389
2024£416£328£411£388
2025£380£341£395£403
2026£429£421£419£386
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 1JA
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 1JA postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 1JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 1JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 mihev's best deals733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to hev's best deals
0 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 1JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Foster

Norcot - 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
WardNorcotE05013873
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norcot NorthE02003394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 006EE01016397
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 1JA

Is RG30 1JA (Norcot North) safe?

The area around RG30 1JA records about 109 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 1JA?

The median sale price around RG30 1JA in Norcot North is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 1JA?

There are 12 schools close to RG30 1JA, including Ranikhet Academy (Good), Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 1JA?

The closest station to RG30 1JA is Tilehurst, about 1,506 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 1JA?

RG30 1JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.