Postcode RG30 2LX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Prospect 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 2.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 2LX.
Norcot South near RG30 2LX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 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 2LX 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 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Amazing Grace | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Amazing Grace |
| 0.4 mi | Mama Africa | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Mama Africa |
| 0.4 mi | Tariq Halal | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to Tariq Halal |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.