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RG30 4XG

Aylsham Close

Tilehurst

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Overview

Postcode RG30 4XG is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilehurst South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Tilehurst South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Tilehurst South has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38%

Approximately 38.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 4XG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 4XG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 4XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMcIlroy ParkLargeWalking directions to McIlroy Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
5,006.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.96(-12%)
Public order
7.15(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.2(-58%)
Other theft
4.55(-19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
73.25%
African
19
4.94%
Other White
19
4.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.42%
Indian
13
3.38%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
59
20.21%
No qualifications
58
19.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
19.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
34.11%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.13%
Owns outright
30
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.08%
Other social rented
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Tilehurst

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£404
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £465K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Tilehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tilehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£500,000£404
Semi-Detached38£445,000£420
Terraced36£357,500£407
Flats10£173,750£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tilehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£419,750£223,500£365,000£307,000
2017£455,000£220,500£350,000£298,500
2018£475,000£195,000£372,000£297,500
2019£465,000£220,000£368,500£287,500
2020£460,000£198,000£350,000£293,750
2021£455,000£200,000£377,500£312,000
2022£548,500£222,500£405,000£325,000
2023£525,000£169,000£430,000£325,000
2024£480,000£170,000£425,000£343,000
2025£495,500£197,250£440,000£353,000
2026£497,500£252,000£467,500£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395£359£349£338
2017£359£372£342£343
2018£365£337£337£350
2019£360£348£341£330
2020£376£320£354£337
2021£380£319£352£344
2022£406£379£397£374
2023£432£265£393£406
2024£428£326£390£405
2025£421£307£410£404
2026£391£411£423£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tilehurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202512, Gratwicke Road, Reading, RG30 4TTDetachedFreehold£347,500
13 Apr 202641, Gratwicke Road, Reading, RG30 4TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
07 Nov 202537, Gratwicke Road, Reading, RG30 4TUTerracedFreehold£520,000
24 Jul 202539, Gratwicke Road, Reading, RG30 4TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
16 Dec 202514, Recreation Road, Reading, RG30 4UASemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the RG30 4XG postcode area, located within Tilehurst South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 4XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryBlagrave Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMeadow Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMoorlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 4XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 4XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5ARWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miAsdaSchool Road, Reading, RG31 5ALWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miYour Coop FoodSchool Road, Reading, RG30 4RNWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.4 miN.K. Food & WineHardwick Road, Reading, RG30 4LPWalking directions to N.K. Food & Wine

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 4XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Meri O'Connell

Tilehurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardTilehurstE05013878
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tilehurst SouthE02003397
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 009DE01016435
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 4XG

Is RG30 4XG (Tilehurst South) safe?

The area around RG30 4XG records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG30 4XG?

The median sale price around RG30 4XG in Tilehurst South is £400,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 4XG?

There are 14 schools close to RG30 4XG, including Blagrave Nursery School (Good), Meadow Park Academy (Good) and Moorlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 4XG?

The closest station to RG30 4XG is Tilehurst, about 1,563 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 4XG?

RG30 4XG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,950 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 4XG (Tilehurst South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 4XG is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Meri O'Connell (Liberal Democrats).

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.