Postcode RG30 3BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Coronation Square.
Southcote has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Southcote has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 91.7% 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.
The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from RG30 3BW.
Southcote near RG30 3BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Square | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Square |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £396,250 |
10 year median price trend in Southcote
In the RG30 3BW postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | GroceryAsia | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to GroceryAsia |
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.