Postcode RG30 2BT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Prospect 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 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 2BT.
Southcote near RG30 2BT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Reading Society of Model Engineers | Small | Walking directions to Reading Society of Model Engineers |
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 2BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 35, Hollins Walk, Reading, RG30 2BU | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 31, Hollins Walk, Reading, RG30 2BU | Terraced | Freehold | £392,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Flat 42, West Fryerne, Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 17, West Fryerne, Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £227,500 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 12, West Fryerne, Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2BY | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the RG30 2BT postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Battle Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Battle Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wilson Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Wilson Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 2BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Butts Avenue Store | Prince of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UR | Walking directions to Butts Avenue Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tani Sklep | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HD | Walking directions to Tani Sklep |
| 0.4 mi | Tariq Halal | 477 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to Tariq Halal |
| 0.4 mi | La Mamaja | 479 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to La Mamaja |
| 0.4 mi | ATIF Superstore | 481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to ATIF Superstore |
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 2BT, 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 2BT 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 2BT in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG30 2BT, including Horizons Ap Academy (Good), Battle Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Wilson Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG30 2BT is Reading West, about 902 m away.
RG30 2BT 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 2BT is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (Labour Party).