Postcode RG30 2JR is located in an urban city, within the Norcot ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is West Village Park.
Norcot South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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 per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from RG30 2JR.
Norcot South near RG30 2JR 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 | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £325,500 in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £433,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norcot
In the RG30 2JR postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | APR Convenience store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HL | Walking directions to APR Convenience store |
| 0.2 mi | Reading Zabka | 541 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJ | Walking directions to Reading Zabka |
| 0.2 mi | Exotic Mart | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EP | Walking directions to Exotic Mart |
| 0.2 mi | ATIF Superstore | 481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to ATIF Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | La Mamaja | 479 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to La Mamaja |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG30 2JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Foster
Norcot - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.