Postcode RG30 4EX is located in an urban city, within the Norcot 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 Norcot is £322,500 (around £392 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £386,000. The nearest station is Reading West, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Prospect 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 0.0% 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 7 ft away from RG30 4EX.
Southcote near RG30 4EX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Prospect Park | Large | Walking directions to Prospect Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Square | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Square |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £392 per square foot) in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £766,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £510,000 | £401 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £392,500 | £419 |
| Terraced | 37 | £335,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 36 | £185,000 | £354 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £367,500 | £200,000 | £377,500 | £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 | £410,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £555,000 | £175,000 | £398,000 | £345,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £364 | £307 | £364 | £333 |
| 2017 | £374 | £359 | £333 | £336 |
| 2018 | £325 | £347 | £337 | £348 |
| 2019 | £319 | £337 | £340 | £345 |
| 2020 | £389 | £336 | £332 | £327 |
| 2021 | £413 | £342 | £382 | £350 |
| 2022 | £448 | £336 | £414 | £382 |
| 2023 | £410 | £333 | £395 | £389 |
| 2024 | £416 | £328 | £411 | £388 |
| 2025 | £380 | £354 | £408 | £403 |
| 2026 | £442 | £417 | £419 | £375 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 69, Stoneham Close, Reading, RG30 4HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 31, Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 29, Stoneham Close, Reading, RG30 4HB | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 79, Cockney Hill, Reading, RG30 4HE | Detached | Freehold | £766,500 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 19, Burrcroft Court, Reading, RG30 2ET | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the RG30 4EX postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | King's Academy Prospect | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
King's Academy Prospect ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Michael's Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2012. | |
St Michael's Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Nov 2013. | |
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Nov 2013
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 4EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | GroceryAsia | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to GroceryAsia |
| 0.1 mi | Mandy’s | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB | Walking directions to Mandy’s |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Butts | The Meadway, Reading, RG30 4AP | Walking directions to Butts |
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 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Foster
Norcot - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 4EX 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 4EX in Norcot is £322,500 (about £392 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG30 4EX, including King's Academy Prospect (Good), St Michael's Primary School (Good) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RG30 4EX 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 4EX is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Foster (Labour Party).