Postcode RG30 2SH is located in an urban city, within the Battle ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beresford Road Recreation Ground.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from RG30 2SH.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG30 2SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £535,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £365,000 | £387 |
| Terraced | 65 | £320,000 | £374 |
| Flats | 34 | £204,500 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2SH.
In the RG30 2SH postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Reading Zabka | 541 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HJ | Walking directions to Reading Zabka |
| 0.1 mi | ATIF Superstore | 481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to ATIF Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | La Mamaja | 479 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to La Mamaja |
| 0.1 mi | Tariq Halal | 477 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to Tariq Halal |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Portman Road, Reading, RG30 1AW | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG30 2SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pratikshya Gurung
Battle - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 2SH records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG30 2SH in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £301,250 (about £367 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG30 2SH, including Wilson Primary School (Good), Battle Primary Academy (Good) and Cranbury College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG30 2SH is Reading West, about 809 m away.
RG30 2SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,081 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG30 2SH is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pratikshya Gurung (Labour Party).
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.