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RG30 2RW

Wilson Road

Norcot

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Overview

Postcode RG30 2RW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Prospect Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 2RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot South near RG30 2RW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 2RW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 2RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miProspect ParkLargeWalking directions to Prospect Park
0.4 miWest Village ParkSmallWalking directions to West Village Park

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
7,037.7 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
206
49.88%
Other White
77
18.64%
Other Asian
33
7.99%
African
16
3.87%
Indian
12
2.91%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
39.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
12.62%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.62%
No qualifications
33
10.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
38%
Owns with a mortgage
55
36.67%
Owns outright
29
19.33%
Social rents from council
5
3.33%
Other social rented
2
1.33%
Total households: 150

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 2RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026146, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RWTerracedFreehold£345,000
05 Nov 2025Flat 2, 160, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RWFlatsLeasehold£175,000
26 Mar 202689, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RUDetachedFreehold£530,000
23 Sept 202583, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RUTerracedFreehold£370,000
24 Feb 202579, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RUTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the RG30 2RW postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 2RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWilson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBattle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCranbury CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 2RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miReading Zabka541 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJWalking directions to Reading Zabka
0.3 miATIF Superstore481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to ATIF Superstore
0.3 miButts Avenue StorePrince of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2URWalking directions to Butts Avenue Store
0.3 miLa Mamaja479 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to La Mamaja
0.3 miTariq Halal477 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to Tariq Halal

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 2RW, 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 2RW

Is RG30 2RW (Norcot South) safe?

The area around RG30 2RW 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 2RW?

The median sale price around RG30 2RW 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 2RW?

There are 15 schools close to RG30 2RW, including Wilson Primary School (Good), Battle Primary Academy (Good) and Cranbury College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 2RW?

The closest station to RG30 2RW is Reading West, about 988 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 2RW?

RG30 2RW 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 2RW (Norcot South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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