Postcode RG30 3DL is located in an urban city, within the Southcote area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southcote area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year. The median sale price in Southcote is £312,500 (around £370 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,250 and £404,500. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.
Southcote has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,764 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Southcote has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 113 ft away from RG30 3DL.
Southcote near RG30 3DL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Courage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Courage Park |
| 0.4 mi | Reading Society of Model Engineers | Small | Walking directions to Reading Society of Model Engineers |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £542,500 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £410,000 | £400 |
| Terraced | 23 | £375,000 | £425 |
| Flats | 60 | £215,000 | £331 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £530,000 | £214,000 | £367,000 | £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 | £570,000 | £230,000 | £427,500 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | £215,000 | £406,000 | £360,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £394 | £301 | £314 | £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 | £379 | £348 | £399 | £413 |
| 2026 | £364 | £333 | £399 | £413 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | 67, Kenilworth Avenue, Reading, RG30 3DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 11, Kenilworth Avenue, Reading, RG30 3DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 26, Edenham Crescent, Reading, RG1 6HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 31, Edenham Crescent, Reading, RG1 6HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 43, Edenham Crescent, Reading, RG1 6HU | Detached | Freehold | £585,000 |
In the RG30 3DL postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 9 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 | Secondary | The WREN School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
The WREN School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. | |
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2012
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 3DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 3DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ulrike Magyarosy
Southcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 3DL records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RG30 3DL in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG30 3DL, including The WREN School (Good), St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good) and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG30 3DL is Reading West, about 1,170 m away.
RG30 3DL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,764 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 3DL is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (Labour Party).