Postcode RG30 2GS is located in an urban city, within the Battle ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Norcot South is £59,100 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Park.
Norcot South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Norcot South is £59,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 100 ft away from RG30 2GS.
Norcot South near RG30 2GS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.9 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle
In the RG30 2GS postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Oxford Road Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PY | Walking directions to Oxford Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | KB Super Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AY | Walking directions to KB Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | H.A. Ditta & Sons | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PL | Walking directions to H.A. Ditta & Sons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.