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RG30 2SE

Wantage Road

Battle

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Detailed insights for RG30 2SE

Overview

Postcode RG30 2SE is located in an urban city, within the Battle area 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 median sale price in Battle is £302,500 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £345,000. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beresford Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
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 13,781 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% 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

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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 237 ft away from RG30 2SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot South near RG30 2SE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 2SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 2SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeresford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground
0.3 miWest Village ParkSmallWalking directions to West Village Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
5,239.9 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
141
52.22%
Other White
54
20%
Other Asian
12
4.44%
Caribbean
11
4.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.59%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
31.51%
No qualifications
49
20.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.87%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
35.86%
Owns outright
34
23.45%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.72%
Shared ownership
16
11.03%
Social rents from council
14
9.66%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Battle

Median price: £302,500
Price per sq ft: £371
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £345K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £371 per square foot) in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £710,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£710,500£346
Semi-Detached15£375,000£423
Terraced58£320,937£380
Flats31£212,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£210,000£372,000£278,000
2017£565,000£218,000£325,000£273,250
2018£687,500£205,000£293,000£267,000
2019£420,000£203,000£320,000£264,000
2020£485,000£207,500£408,750£277,500
2021£434,975£222,000£326,000£275,000
2022£610,000£276,250£350,500£320,000
2023£710,000£208,500£335,000£320,000
2024£570,000£206,500£337,000£316,000
2025£535,000£206,000£355,000£323,000
2026£710,500£212,000£325,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£342£323£333
2017£404£359£348£333
2018£362£324£365£318
2019£375£327£293£320
2020£339£322£415£334
2021£361£352£375£339
2022£412£399£405£367
2023£371£337£380£372
2024£358£328£401£378
2025£323£327£390£375
2026£346£303£394£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202632, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RNTerracedFreehold£369,000
16 Feb 20264, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RNTerracedFreehold£345,000
17 Nov 202524, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RNTerracedFreehold£385,000
26 Jun 202619, Richmond Road, Reading, RG30 2SPTerracedFreehold£330,000
10 Mar 2026494, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EFTerracedFreehold£242,500

Schools

In the RG30 2SE postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG30 2SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWilson Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryBattle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miNot applicableHorizons Ap AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 2SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 2SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miReading Zabka541 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJWalking directions to Reading Zabka
0.1 miATIF Superstore481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to ATIF Superstore
0.1 miLa Mamaja479 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to La Mamaja
0.1 miTariq Halal477 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HFWalking directions to Tariq Halal
0.2 miTesco ExtraPortman Road, Reading, RG30 1AWWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

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 2SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pratikshya Gurung

Battle - 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
WardBattleE05013865
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 2SE

Is RG30 2SE (Norcot South) safe?

The area around RG30 2SE 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 2SE?

The median sale price around RG30 2SE in Battle is £302,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 2SE?

There are 15 schools close to RG30 2SE, including Wilson Primary School (Good), Battle Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Horizons Ap Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG30 2SE?

The closest station to RG30 2SE is Reading West, about 840 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 2SE?

RG30 2SE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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