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RG30 2ER

Southcote Road

Southcote

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Overview

Postcode RG30 2ER is located in an urban city, within the Southcote area 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beresford Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,044 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Coley Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from RG30 2ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Coley Park near RG30 2ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 2ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 2ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeresford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground
0.5 miWest Village ParkSmallWalking directions to West Village Park
0.4 miRobert Hewitt Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
6,850 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.49(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.45(+26%)
Public order
8.39(+38%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
40.15%
Other White
45
16.42%
African
29
10.58%
Indian
19
6.93%
Pakistani
17
6.2%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
52.04%
No qualifications
29
13.12%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.33%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
49.6%
Owns outright
32
25.6%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Other social rented
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Southcote

Median price: £312,500
Price per sq ft: £370
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £405K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£542,500£389
Semi-Detached37£410,000£400
Terraced23£375,000£425
Flats60£215,000£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southcote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20263, Beacon Court, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2ERFlatsLeasehold£210,000
14 Nov 20252, Ross House, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AQFlatsLeasehold£225,000
15 Aug 20259, Hampton Towers, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2EWFlatsLeasehold£200,000
21 Aug 2025Flat 17, Skelton Court, Connaught Road, Reading, RG30 2TZFlatsLeasehold£195,000
02 Feb 20265, Bayeux Court, Connaught Road, Reading, RG30 2USFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the RG30 2ER postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 9 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.

Nearby schools for RG30 2ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableSt Edward's PrepOther independent school
0.2 miNot applicableHorizons Ap AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter
0.2 miPrimaryBattle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 2ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 2ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAK Superstores41 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TTWalking directions to AK Superstores
0.2 miButts Avenue StorePrince of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2URWalking directions to Butts Avenue Store
0.3 miLidlOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ASWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miKB Super StoreOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AYWalking directions to KB Super Store
0.3 miToday's LocalOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ADWalking directions to Today's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG30 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ulrike Magyarosy

Southcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardSouthcoteE05013876
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coley ParkE02003401
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 013DE01016392
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 2ER

Is RG30 2ER (Coley Park) safe?

The area around RG30 2ER 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 public order.

What is the average house price near RG30 2ER?

The median sale price around RG30 2ER in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 2ER?

There are 14 schools close to RG30 2ER, including St Edward's Prep, Horizons Ap Academy (Good) and Battle Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG30 2ER?

The closest station to RG30 2ER is Reading West, about 535 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 2ER?

RG30 2ER scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,044 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 2ER (Coley Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG30 2ER is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (Labour Party).