Postcode RG30 4BU is located in an urban city, within the Norcot ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year. The nearest station is Reading West, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Prospect Park.
Norcot South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 4BU.
Norcot South near RG30 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Prospect Park | Large | Walking directions to Prospect Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £475,000 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £387,500 | £397 |
| Terraced | 40 | £335,000 | £405 |
| Flats | 30 | £185,000 | £346 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4BU.
In the RG30 4BU postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Spey Road, Reading, RG30 4DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Express | Spey Road, Reading, RG30 4DG | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mandy’s | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB | Walking directions to Mandy’s |
| 0.4 mi | GroceryAsia | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to GroceryAsia |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PR | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Foster
Norcot - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 4BU records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.
The median sale price around RG30 4BU in Norcot South is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG30 4BU, including Ranikhet Academy (Good), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good) and Wilson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RG30 4BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,224 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 4BU is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Foster (Labour 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.