Postcode RG30 2QH 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 high crime levels, with around 79.5 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Norcot South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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 2QH.
Norcot South near RG30 2QH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
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 2QH postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Exotic Mart | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EP | Walking directions to Exotic Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Hewad Store | 774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EL | Walking directions to Hewad Store |
| 0.3 mi | APR Convenience store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HL | Walking directions to APR Convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Spey Road, Reading, RG30 4DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PR | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2QH, 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.