Postcode RG30 2XD is located in an urban city, within the Battle area 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 11,849 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% 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 2.3% 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 244 ft away from RG30 2XD.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG30 2XD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £710,500 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £375,000 | £423 |
| Terraced | 58 | £320,937 | £380 |
| Flats | 31 | £212,000 | £297 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 2XD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 16, Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2XD | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 65, Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 93, Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 91, Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 48, Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SY | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 |
In the RG30 2XD postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 11 primary and 3 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Battle Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Battle Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Horizons Ap Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2018. | |
Horizons Ap Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wilson Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Wilson Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 2XD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tani Sklep | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HD | Walking directions to Tani Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Tariq Halal | 477 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to Tariq Halal |
| 0.1 mi | La Mamaja | 479 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to La Mamaja |
| 0.1 mi | ATIF Superstore | 481-483 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF | Walking directions to ATIF Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Amazing Grace | 391 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Walking directions to Amazing Grace |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG30 2XD, 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 2XD 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RG30 2XD in Battle is £302,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG30 2XD, including Battle Primary Academy (Outstanding), Horizons Ap Academy (Good) and Wilson Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG30 2XD is Reading West, about 551 m away.
RG30 2XD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,849 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 2XD is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Pratikshya Gurung (Labour Party).