Postcode RG30 2PP is located in an urban city, within the Norcot ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Norcot North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 2PP.
Norcot North near RG30 2PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2PP postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | hev's best deals | 733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to hev's best deals |
| 0.2 mi | Grab&Go | 743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to Grab&Go |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Express | Spey Road, Reading, RG30 4DG | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hewad Store | 774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EL | Walking directions to Hewad Store |
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 2PP, 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.