Postcode RG30 2BA is located in an urban city, within the Southcote ward 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 nearest station is Reading West, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.
Southcote has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most 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 road, approximately 109 ft away from RG30 2BA.
Southcote near RG30 2BA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Reading Society of Model Engineers | Small | Walking directions to Reading Society of Model Engineers |
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 2BA.
In the RG30 2BA postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | AK Superstores | Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
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 2BA, 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 2BA 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RG30 2BA in Southcote is £275,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG30 2BA, including The WREN School (Requires improvement), Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (Good) and Southcote Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG30 2BA is Reading West, about 1,094 m away.
RG30 2BA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,585 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 2BA 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.