Postcode RG30 2QA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 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 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Prospect Park.
Norcot South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 2QA.
Norcot South near RG30 2QA 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 | 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 |
Based on 111 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 | 38 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £353,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle
In the RG30 2QA postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Butts Avenue Store | Prince of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UR | Walking directions to Butts Avenue Store |
| 0.4 mi | Reading Zabka | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJ | Walking directions to Reading Zabka |
| 0.4 mi | ATIF Superstore | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to ATIF Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | La Mamaja | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to La Mamaja |
| 0.4 mi | Tariq Halal | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to Tariq Halal |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.