Postcode RG30 2UL 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 high crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from RG30 2UL.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG30 2UL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £353,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle
In the RG30 2UL postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 2UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Mama Africa | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Mama Africa |
| 0.1 mi | Amazing Grace | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Amazing Grace |
| 0.1 mi | Supermalt | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Supermalt |
| 0.1 mi | KB Super Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AY | Walking directions to KB Super Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.