Postcode RG30 2AU is located in an urban city, within the Southcote ward 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 nearest station is Reading West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.
Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% 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 12.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from RG30 2AU.
Coley Park near RG30 2AU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Reading Society of Model Engineers | Small | Walking directions to Reading Society of Model Engineers |
| 0.4 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £565,000 | £392 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £400,000 | £398 |
| Terraced | 18 | £393,750 | £437 |
| Flats | 65 | £225,000 | £336 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | £214,500 | £350,000 | £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 | £565,000 | £230,000 | £427,500 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | — | £225,000 | £360,500 | £367,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £394 | £308 | £326 | £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 | £367 | £344 | £399 | £406 |
| 2026 | — | £335 | £397 | £437 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2AU.
In the RG30 2AU postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | AK Superstores | Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | KB Super Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AY | Walking directions to KB Super Store |
| 0.5 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Today's Local |
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 2AU, 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 2AU 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RG30 2AU in Coley Park is £275,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG30 2AU, including St Edward's Prep, Cranbury College and The WREN School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG30 2AU is Reading West, about 765 m away.
RG30 2AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,379 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 2AU is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (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.