Postcode RG30 3LP 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 334.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southcote Linear Park.
Southcote has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,100 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Southcote has a very high crime rate, with approximately 334.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG30 3LP.
Southcote near RG30 3LP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southcote Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Southcote Linear Park |
| 0.4 mi | Holybrook Linear Park (East) | Large | Walking directions to Holybrook Linear Park (East) |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Square | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Square |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 34, Vine Crescent, Reading, RG30 3LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £397,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 41, Burghfield Road, Reading, RG30 3ND | Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 10, Underwood Road, Reading, RG30 3LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 43, Vine Crescent, Reading, RG30 3LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £406,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 32, Holybrook Crescent, Reading, RG30 3LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £618,750 |
In the RG30 3LP postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 6 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 | Not applicable | The Holy Brook School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
The Holy Brook School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Oct 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. | |
Manor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kennet Valley Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
Kennet Valley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Apr 2025
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 3LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 24 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 26 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QN | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3LP, 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 3LP records about 335 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around RG30 3LP in Southcote is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RG30 3LP, including The Holy Brook School (Good), Manor Primary School (Good) and Kennet Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RG30 3LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,100 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 3LP is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ulrike Magyarosy (Labour Party).