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RG30 2QX

Branagh Court

Norcot

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Detailed insights for RG30 2QX

Overview

Postcode RG30 2QX 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year. The nearest station is Reading West, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Norcot South has an average 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.

Crime level

8/10

Norcot South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.2%

Approximately 24.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from RG30 2QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot South near RG30 2QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading West located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 2QX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
16,142.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.79(+48%)
Shoplifting
10.71(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.33(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-4%)
Public order
5.64(-7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
46.88%
Other White
42
18.75%
Pakistani
18
8.04%
African
18
8.04%
Indian
11
4.91%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
37.65%
No qualifications
31
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
25
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
32
32.32%
Other social rented
23
23.23%
Shared ownership
22
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
21
21.21%
Social rents from council
1
1.01%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Norcot

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £390K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norcot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£475,000£384
Semi-Detached32£387,500£397
Terraced40£335,000£405
Flats30£185,000£346

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norcot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£201,250£366,250£290,000
2017£369,000£210,500£317,500£278,750
2018£375,000£190,000£315,000£280,000
2019£383,750£204,000£320,000£265,000
2020£550,000£188,500£325,000£270,000
2021£403,000£191,500£350,000£282,000
2022£450,000£220,000£405,000£320,000
2023£350,000£222,500£382,500£320,000
2024£382,500£207,500£390,000£313,500
2025£433,500£190,000£390,000£325,000
2026£502,500£197,500£384,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353£313£361£353
2017£374£359£333£336
2018£325£347£337£348
2019£319£337£340£345
2020£389£333£332£327
2021£413£342£382£350
2022£448£336£414£382
2023£410£333£395£389
2024£416£328£411£388
2025£380£341£395£403
2026£429£421£419£386
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norcot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202520, Branagh Court, Reading, RG30 2QXFlatsLeasehold£220,000
19 Dec 202566, Branagh Court, Reading, RG30 2QYFlatsLeasehold£211,000
15 Dec 202581, Branagh Court, Reading, RG30 2QYFlatsLeasehold£180,000
12 Dec 202593, Branagh Court, Reading, RG30 2QYFlatsLeasehold£192,000
21 Nov 202559, Branagh Court, Reading, RG30 2QYFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the RG30 2QX postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 2QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRanikhet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWilson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 2QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHewad Store774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ELWalking directions to Hewad Store
0.1 miLidlOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PRWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miExotic MartOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EPWalking directions to Exotic Mart
0.2 mihev's best deals733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to hev's best deals
0.2 miGrab&Go743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to Grab&Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG30 2QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Foster

Norcot - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Olivia Bailey

Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading West and Mid BerkshireE14001439
WardNorcotE05013873
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norcot SouthE02003396
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 008DE01016398
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2004-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 2QX

Is RG30 2QX (Norcot South) safe?

The area around RG30 2QX records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near RG30 2QX?

The median sale price around RG30 2QX in Norcot South is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 2QX?

There are 13 schools close to RG30 2QX, including Ranikhet Academy (Good), Wilson Primary School (Good) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 2QX?

The closest station to RG30 2QX is Reading West, about 1,579 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 2QX?

RG30 2QX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 2QX (Norcot South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 2QX is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Foster (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.