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RG30 3AY

Southcote Lane

Southcote

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Detailed insights for RG30 3AY

Overview

Postcode RG30 3AY is located in an urban city, within the Southcote ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southcote area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southcote Linear Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Southcote has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Southcote has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.7%

Approximately 48.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from RG30 3AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Southcote near RG30 3AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 3AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSouthcote Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Southcote Linear Park
0.1 miCoronation SquareSmallWalking directions to Coronation Square

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
6,276 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.45(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.38(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.85(+37%)
Public order
3.79(-38%)
Vehicle crime
3.16(-15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
59.94%
Other White
29
8.73%
Pakistani
21
6.33%
Indian
16
4.82%
Caribbean
13
3.92%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
28.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
15.59%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
47.01%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.21%
Owns outright
19
16.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Southcote

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£365
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £395K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£565,000£392
Semi-Detached29£400,000£398
Terraced18£393,750£437
Flats65£225,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£214,500£350,000£300,000
2017£440,000£219,000£350,000£311,000
2018£450,000£265,000£360,000£295,000
2019£413,750£215,500£380,000£295,000
2020£470,000£197,500£332,500£296,000
2021£487,500£200,000£373,000£312,500
2022£625,000£209,750£422,250£350,000
2023£525,000£232,500£400,000£337,500
2024£470,000£225,500£417,500£335,000
2025£565,000£230,000£427,500£400,000
2026£225,000£360,500£367,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£308£326£334
2017£359£341£366£344
2018£350£352£340£330
2019£368£344£349£334
2020£339£309£353£324
2021£366£317£369£355
2022£388£338£416£393
2023£412£352£401£398
2024£387£338£394£389
2025£367£344£399£406
2026£335£397£437
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026225, Southcote Lane, Reading, RG30 3AYTerracedFreehold£395,000
07 Mar 202533, Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QPFlatsLeasehold£160,000
26 Nov 202595, Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LBTerracedFreehold£337,500
18 Sept 202549, Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LBTerracedFreehold£495,000
14 Jul 202558, Virginia Way, Reading, RG30 3QSTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the RG30 3AY postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 3AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Holy Brook SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySouthcote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 3AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 3AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily24 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miPremier26 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miJAS express50 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to JAS express
0.3 miTesco Express108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ulrike Magyarosy

Southcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardSouthcoteE05013876
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SouthcoteE02003403
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 015EE01016423
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 3AY

Is RG30 3AY (Southcote) safe?

The area around RG30 3AY records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near RG30 3AY?

The median sale price around RG30 3AY in Southcote is £275,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 3AY?

There are 11 schools close to RG30 3AY, including The Holy Brook School (Good), Manor Primary School (Good) and Southcote Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG30 3AY?

RG30 3AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,578 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 3AY (Southcote) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG30 3AY is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (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.