Postcode RG30 3LX is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst South & Holybrook ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Calcot South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Calcot South is £67,322 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holybrook Linear Park (East).
Calcot South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Calcot South has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Calcot South is £67,322 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from RG30 3LX.
Calcot South near RG30 3LX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 (about £479 per square foot) in Tilehurst South & Holybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £557,500 | £423 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £397,500 | £491 |
| Terraced | 39 | £320,000 | £486 |
| Flats | 5 | £215,000 | £434 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £435,000 | £178,000 | £306,250 | £278,975 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £195,000 | £317,500 | £275,000 |
| 2018 | £505,000 | £259,500 | £328,750 | £273,250 |
| 2019 | £472,500 | £223,000 | £315,000 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | £420,000 | £182,500 | £305,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £245,000 | £333,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £532,500 | £248,000 | £400,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £582,000 | £237,500 | £397,500 | £332,500 |
| 2024 | £550,000 | £188,500 | £383,000 | £305,000 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £231,000 | £377,750 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £506,250 | £215,000 | £382,500 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365 | £435 | £408 | £442 |
| 2017 | £377 | £424 | £401 | £439 |
| 2018 | £392 | £377 | £396 | £430 |
| 2019 | £369 | £404 | £374 | £409 |
| 2020 | £347 | £369 | £350 | £404 |
| 2021 | £422 | £431 | £400 | £437 |
| 2022 | £448 | £405 | £456 | £460 |
| 2023 | £469 | £413 | £498 | £452 |
| 2024 | £411 | £426 | £429 | £488 |
| 2025 | £425 | £424 | £491 | £480 |
| 2026 | £465 | £434 | £432 | £506 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3LX.
In the RG30 3LX postcode area, located within Calcot South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 3LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire 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 3LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Biyi Oloko
Tilehurst South & Holybrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard James Somner
Tilehurst South & Holybrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 3LX records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3LX in Calcot South is £348,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to RG30 3LX, including Manor Primary School (Good), The Holy Brook School (Good) and Kennet Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RG30 3LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 3LX is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Biyi Oloko (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard James Somner (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.