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RG30 2HN

Southcote

Reading

England / South East / Reading / Southcote / RG30 2HN

Overview

Postcode RG30 2HN 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southcote is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Southcote has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Southcote has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Southcote is £51,900 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from RG30 2HN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Southcote

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £750,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£475,000
Flats40£229,000
Semi-Detached32£422,500
Terraced22£357,500

10 years price trend in Southcote

Schools

In the RG30 2HN postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryKing's Academy ProspectAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChurchend Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKennet Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miLidlBath Road, Reading, RG30 2HB
0.1 miALDIBath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HB
0.4 miTesco Express108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EU
0.5 miButtsThe Meadway, Reading, RG30 4AP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.