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RG30 2RA

Beecham Road

Norcot

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Detailed insights for RG30 2RA

Overview

Postcode RG30 2RA 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 low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is West Village Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
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 11,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Norcot South has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 320 ft away from RG30 2RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot South near RG30 2RA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 2RA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 2RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest Village ParkSmallWalking directions to West Village Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
8,972 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.2(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.27(+24%)
Other theft
5.28(-6%)
Vehicle crime
5.28(+42%)
Burglary
4.11(+58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
46.61%
Other White
60
15.62%
African
41
10.68%
Other Asian
25
6.51%
Other
15
3.91%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.3%
No qualifications
57
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
39.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
38.52%
Owns outright
22
16.3%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.44%
Other social rented
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

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 2RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202511, Beecham Road, Reading, RG30 2RASemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
16 Sept 202555, Beecham Road, Reading, RG30 2RATerracedFreehold£322,500
07 Mar 202545, Beecham Road, Reading, RG30 2RATerracedFreehold£340,000
12 Sept 202538, Beecham Road, Reading, RG30 2RDTerracedFreehold£310,000
04 Sept 202530, Beecham Road, Reading, RG30 2RDTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the RG30 2RA postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 2RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWilson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBattle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRanikhet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 2RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAPR Convenience storeOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HLWalking directions to APR Convenience store
0.1 miExotic MartOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EPWalking directions to Exotic Mart
0.2 miReading Zabka541 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJWalking directions to Reading Zabka
0.2 miHewad Store774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ELWalking directions to Hewad Store
0.3 miATIF Superstore481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to ATIF Superstore

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 2RA, 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 008FE01016400
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 2RA

Is RG30 2RA (Norcot South) safe?

The area around RG30 2RA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2RA?

The median sale price around RG30 2RA 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 2RA?

There are 17 schools close to RG30 2RA, including Wilson Primary School (Good), Battle Primary Academy (Good) and Ranikhet Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 2RA?

The closest station to RG30 2RA is Reading West, about 1,157 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 2RA?

RG30 2RA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 2RA 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.