Postcode RG30 3LS 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 334.9 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 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Southcote Linear Park.
Southcote has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% 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 1.7% 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 3LS.
Southcote near RG30 3LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southcote Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Southcote Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Holybrook Linear Park (East) | Large | Walking directions to Holybrook Linear Park (East) |
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Square | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Square |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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 | 8 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £398,750 |
| Terraced | 18 | £396,250 |
10 year median price trend in Southcote
In the RG30 3LS postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 3LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG30 3LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ulrike Magyarosy
Southcote - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.