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RG30 3HJ

Sylvan Walk

Southcote

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Detailed insights for RG30 3HJ

Overview

Postcode RG30 3HJ 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 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 nearest station is Reading Green Park, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southcote Linear Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Southcote has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Southcote has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 10 ft away from RG30 3HJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Southcote near RG30 3HJ has very low 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 3HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Reading Green Park

N/A

Walking directions to Reading Green Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 3HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthcote Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Southcote Linear Park
0.5 miCourage ParkMediumWalking directions to Courage Park
0.4 miReading Society of Model EngineersSmallWalking directions to Reading Society of Model Engineers

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
3,357.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.44(-29%)
Public order
7.01(+15%)
Vehicle crime
4.21(+13%)
Other theft
3.51(-37%)
Possession of weapons
2.1(+121%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
56.7%
Indian
29
9.03%
Other Asian
22
6.85%
Other White
21
6.54%
Pakistani
17
5.3%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
30.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
21.09%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.41%
No qualifications
31
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
42.15%
Owns outright
40
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.88%
Social rents from council
8
6.61%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 202585, Circuit Lane, Reading, RG30 3HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
18 Nov 202563, Shepley Drive, Reading, RG30 3HGTerracedFreehold£417,500
26 Oct 202567, Shepley Drive, Reading, RG30 3HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
16 Sept 2025110, Circuit Lane, Reading, RG30 3HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
24 Feb 202534, Stapleford Road, Reading, RG30 3EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 3HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouthcote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe WREN SchoolFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 3HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 3HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily24 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miPremier26 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miJAS express50 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to JAS 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 3HJ, 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 015FE01016424
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 3HJ

Is RG30 3HJ (Southcote) safe?

The area around RG30 3HJ 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RG30 3HJ?

The median sale price around RG30 3HJ 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 3HJ?

There are 13 schools close to RG30 3HJ, including Southcote Primary School (Good), Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (Good) and The WREN School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 3HJ?

The closest station to RG30 3HJ is Reading Green Park, about 1,588 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 3HJ?

RG30 3HJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,231 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG30 3HJ 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.