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RG30 2SF

Wantage Road

Battle

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Overview

Postcode RG30 2SF is located in an urban city, within the Battle 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 0.5 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
4%
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%

Approximately 4.0% 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 2SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot South near RG30 2SF 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 2SF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
9,613.1 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
183
56.31%
Other White
44
13.54%
Indian
20
6.15%
Pakistani
19
5.85%
African
12
3.69%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
47.47%
No qualifications
41
15.95%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
33.87%
Owns outright
39
31.45%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.65%
Social rents from council
4
3.23%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Battle

Median price£301,250
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £345K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £301,250 (about £367 per square foot) in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£535,000£301
Semi-Detached16£365,000£387
Terraced65£320,000£374
Flats34£204,500£307

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£215,000£370,000£281,750
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£322,000
2026£214,000£370,000£316,250
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£343£323£328
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£374
2026£303£383£376
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 2SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025100, Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£498,000
07 Nov 202564, Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
12 Sept 202586, Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
13 Apr 202693, Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
27 Nov 202541, Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 2SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWilson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 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 2SF

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

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 2SF, 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 2SF

Is RG30 2SF (Norcot South) safe?

The area around RG30 2SF 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 2SF?

The median sale price around RG30 2SF in Norcot South is £301,250 (about £367 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 2SF?

There are 16 schools close to RG30 2SF, 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 2SF?

The closest station to RG30 2SF is Reading West, about 880 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 2SF?

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

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