Postcode RG30 4HQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Tilehurst South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.0% 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.
The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 4HQ.
Tilehurst South near RG30 4HQ 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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £417,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £392,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norcot
In the RG30 4HQ postcode area, located within Tilehurst South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 4HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Butts | The Meadway, Reading, RG30 4AP | Walking directions to Butts |
| 0.2 mi | GroceryAsia | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to GroceryAsia |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Mandy’s | Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4AB | Walking directions to Mandy’s |
| 0.3 mi | N.K. Food & Wine | Hardwick Road, Reading, RG30 4LP | Walking directions to N.K. Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.