Postcode RG30 2AX is located in an urban city, within the Southcote area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southcote area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.
Southcote has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,312 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Southcote has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 27 ft away from RG30 2AX.
Southcote near RG30 2AX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 2AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 31, The Huntley, Carmelite Drive, Reading, RG30 2SB | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 24, Lesley Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 12, Lesley Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 41, Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6HL | Flats | Leasehold | £363,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 60, Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2AY | Other | Freehold | £2,090,000 |
In the RG30 2AX postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 10 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The WREN School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
The WREN School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St Edward's Prep | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 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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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 2AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | AK Superstores | 41 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Butts Avenue Store | Prince of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UR | Walking directions to Butts Avenue Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 2AX, 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 2AX records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2AX in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG30 2AX, including The WREN School (Good), St Edward's Prep 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 2AX is Reading West, about 864 m away.
RG30 2AX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,312 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 2AX is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (Labour Party).