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RG30 4AN

The Meadway

Norcot

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Overview

Postcode RG30 4AN is located in an urban city, within the Norcot ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilehurst South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Tilehurst South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tilehurst South has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.1%

Approximately 66.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 4AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Tilehurst South near RG30 4AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,565.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.34(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(+1%)
Other theft
7.85(+40%)
Drugs
5.24(+90%)
Public order
3.93(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
68.16%
Other White
13
4.87%
Caribbean
12
4.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.37%
Pakistani
8
3%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
34.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.68%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
64
55.65%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.65%
Owns outright
13
11.3%
Other social rented
12
10.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Norcot

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £390K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norcot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£475,000£384
Semi-Detached32£387,500£397
Terraced40£335,000£405
Flats30£185,000£346

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norcot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£201,250£366,250£290,000
2017£369,000£210,500£317,500£278,750
2018£375,000£190,000£315,000£280,000
2019£383,750£204,000£320,000£265,000
2020£550,000£188,500£325,000£270,000
2021£403,000£191,500£350,000£282,000
2022£450,000£220,000£405,000£320,000
2023£350,000£222,500£382,500£320,000
2024£382,500£207,500£390,000£313,500
2025£433,500£190,000£390,000£325,000
2026£502,500£197,500£384,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353£313£361£353
2017£374£359£333£336
2018£325£347£337£348
2019£319£337£340£345
2020£389£333£332£327
2021£413£342£382£350
2022£448£336£414£382
2023£410£333£395£389
2024£416£328£411£388
2025£380£341£395£403
2026£429£421£419£386
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norcot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20256, Dee Road, Reading, RG30 4ASTerracedFreehold£390,000
20 May 202671, Usk Road, Reading, RG30 4HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£356,000
25 Mar 202511, Wye Close, Reading, RG30 4HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
17 Sept 202527, Poole Close, Reading, RG30 4LTTerracedFreehold£340,000
27 Mar 20254, Poole Close, Reading, RG30 4LTTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the RG30 4AN postcode area, located within Tilehurst South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 4AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Michael's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Avenue Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 4AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 4AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miButtsThe Meadway, Reading, RG30 4APWalking directions to Butts
0.3 miN.K. Food & WineHardwick Road, Reading, RG30 4LPWalking directions to N.K. Food & Wine
0.3 miGroceryAsiaHoney End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AAWalking directions to GroceryAsia
0.3 miMandy’sHoney End Lane, Reading, RG30 4ABWalking directions to Mandy’s
0.3 miAsdaHoney End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AAWalking directions to Asda

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 4AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Foster

Norcot - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Olivia Bailey

Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading West and Mid BerkshireE14001439
WardNorcotE05013873
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tilehurst SouthE02003397
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 009AE01016394
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 4AN

Is RG30 4AN (Tilehurst South) safe?

The area around RG30 4AN records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG30 4AN?

The median sale price around RG30 4AN in Tilehurst South is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 4AN?

There are 16 schools close to RG30 4AN, including St Michael's Primary School (Good), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Avenue Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG30 4AN?

RG30 4AN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 4AN (Tilehurst South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 4AN is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Foster (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.