Postcode RG30 2AS is located in an urban city, within the Southcote area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Coley Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year. The median sale price in Southcote is £312,500 (around £370 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,250 and £404,500. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.
Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,044 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Coley Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from RG30 2AS.
Coley Park near RG30 2AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Courage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Courage Park |
| 0.4 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Harrow Court Green Space | Small | Walking directions to Harrow Court Green Space |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £542,500 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £410,000 | £400 |
| Terraced | 23 | £375,000 | £425 |
| Flats | 60 | £215,000 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | £214,000 | £367,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £440,000 | £219,000 | £350,000 | £311,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £265,000 | £360,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £413,750 | £215,500 | £380,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £470,000 | £197,500 | £332,500 | £296,000 |
| 2021 | £487,500 | £200,000 | £373,000 | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £209,750 | £422,250 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £232,500 | £400,000 | £337,500 |
| 2024 | £470,000 | £225,500 | £417,500 | £335,000 |
| 2025 | £570,000 | £230,000 | £427,500 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | £215,000 | £406,000 | £360,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £394 | £301 | £314 | £334 |
| 2017 | £359 | £341 | £366 | £344 |
| 2018 | £350 | £352 | £340 | £330 |
| 2019 | £368 | £344 | £349 | £334 |
| 2020 | £339 | £309 | £353 | £324 |
| 2021 | £366 | £317 | £369 | £355 |
| 2022 | £388 | £338 | £416 | £393 |
| 2023 | £412 | £352 | £401 | £398 |
| 2024 | £387 | £338 | £394 | £389 |
| 2025 | £379 | £348 | £399 | £413 |
| 2026 | £364 | £333 | £399 | £413 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 2026 | 20, Maria Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 22, Maria Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 21, Maria Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 16, Josephine Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2DG | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 4, Josephine Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2DG | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the RG30 2AS postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 10 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | St Edward's Prep | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Horizons Ap Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2018. | |
Horizons Ap Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | All Saints Junior School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
All Saints Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 2AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | AK Superstores | 41 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
| 0.3 mi | Butts Avenue Store | Prince of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UR | Walking directions to Butts Avenue Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | KB Super Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AY | Walking directions to KB Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Today's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG30 2AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ulrike Magyarosy
Southcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 2AS records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around RG30 2AS in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG30 2AS, including St Edward's Prep, Horizons Ap Academy (Good) and All Saints Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG30 2AS is Reading West, about 621 m away.
RG30 2AS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,044 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 2AS is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (Labour Party).