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RG30 3JH

Brunel Road

Southcote

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Detailed insights for RG30 3JH

Overview

Postcode RG30 3JH 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 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 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 Green Park, about 1 miles away. There are 4 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
65.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Southcote has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,083 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% 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

65.8%

Approximately 65.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from RG30 3JH.

Flood risk

High

Southcote near RG30 3JH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
4,449.2 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
196
62.03%
Pakistani
24
7.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
7.28%
African
15
4.75%
Indian
14
4.43%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
32.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
17.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.24%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
74
61.67%
Owns outright
26
21.67%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Southcote

Median price: £312,500
Price per sq ft: £370
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £405K

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.

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
Detached6£542,500£389
Semi-Detached37£410,000£400
Terraced23£375,000£425
Flats60£215,000£331

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£214,000£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
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£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
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 2026117, Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LGTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Nov 202595, Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LBTerracedFreehold£337,500
18 Sept 202549, Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LBTerracedFreehold£495,000
17 Sept 202593, Brunel Road, Reading, RG30 3JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
01 May 202660, Brunel Road, Reading, RG30 3JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£356,000

Schools

In the RG30 3JH postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 4 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.

Nearby schools for RG30 3JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miNot applicableThe Holy Brook SchoolCommunity special school
0.5 miPrimarySouthcote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 3JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 3JH
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
0.4 miTesco Express108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EUWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

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 3JH, 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 3JH

Is RG30 3JH (Southcote) safe?

The area around RG30 3JH 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 3JH?

The median sale price around RG30 3JH in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 3JH?

There are 8 schools close to RG30 3JH, including Manor Primary School (Good), The Holy Brook School (Good) and Southcote Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around RG30 3JH?

RG30 3JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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