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RG30 4HB

Stoneham Close

Norcot

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Overview

Postcode RG30 4HB 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 1.4 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Norcot South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from RG30 4HB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 4HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miProspect ParkLargeWalking directions to Prospect Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
2,758.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.67(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.77(+20%)
Public order
11.95(+97%)
Other theft
9.14(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(+31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
68.6%
Other White
22
7.51%
Indian
19
6.48%
Pakistani
9
3.07%
Other Asian
8
2.73%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
36.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.77%
No qualifications
36
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
50.44%
Owns with a mortgage
43
38.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.65%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 113

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 202529, Stoneham Close, Reading, RG30 4HBDetachedFreehold£350,000
18 Feb 202565, Stoneham Close, Reading, RG30 4HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
24 Mar 2025120, Severn Way, Reading, RG30 4HJTerracedFreehold£326,000
28 Mar 2025120, Cockney Hill, Reading, RG30 4EXDetachedFreehold£755,000
09 Sept 202559, Tern Close, Reading, RG30 4AZTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the RG30 4HB postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 4HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing's Academy ProspectAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 4HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 4HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGroceryAsiaHoney End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AAWalking directions to GroceryAsia
0.2 miAsdaHoney End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AAWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miMandy’sHoney End Lane, Reading, RG30 4ABWalking directions to Mandy’s
0.2 miButtsThe Meadway, Reading, RG30 4APWalking directions to Butts
0.4 miTesco Express108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4HB, 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)Norcot SouthE02003396
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 008CE01016395
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 4HB

Is RG30 4HB (Norcot South) safe?

The area around RG30 4HB 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.

What is the average house price near RG30 4HB?

The median sale price around RG30 4HB in Norcot 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 4HB?

There are 18 schools close to RG30 4HB, including King's Academy Prospect (Good), St Michael's Primary School (Good) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG30 4HB?

RG30 4HB 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).

Who represents RG30 4HB (Norcot South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.