Postcode RG30 2BE 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Prospect Park.
Southcote has a moderate 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 75.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 15 ft away from RG30 2BE.
Southcote near RG30 2BE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Prospect Park | Large | Walking directions to Prospect Park |
| 0.3 mi | Courage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Courage Park |
| 0.2 mi | Reading Society of Model Engineers | Small | Walking directions to Reading Society of Model Engineers |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £396,250 |
10 year median price trend in Southcote
In the RG30 2BE postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.