Postcode RG30 4HJ is located in an urban city, within the Norcot area 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 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 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Norcot South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,343 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least 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 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.
The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from RG30 4HJ.
Norcot South near RG30 4HJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 101, Severn Way, Reading, RG30 4HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 79, Cockney Hill, Reading, RG30 4HE | Detached | Freehold | £766,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 29, Stoneham Close, Reading, RG30 4HB | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 5, Pantile Close, Reading, RG30 4HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 89, Severn Way, Reading, RG30 4HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the RG30 4HJ postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 10 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.2 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 | Churchend Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Churchend Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 4HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Butts | The Meadway, Reading, RG30 4AP | Walking directions to Butts |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | GroceryAsia | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to GroceryAsia |
| 0.2 mi | Mandy’s | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB | Walking directions to Mandy’s |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HB | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 4HJ, 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 4HJ 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 public order.
The median sale price around RG30 4HJ in Norcot is £322,500 (about £392 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG30 4HJ, including St Michael's Primary School (Good), King's Academy Prospect (Good) and Churchend Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RG30 4HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,343 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 4HJ is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Foster (Labour Party).