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RG30 4YR

Links Drive

Norcot

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Overview

Postcode RG30 4YR is located in an urban city, within the Norcot ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.5 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 North is £56,760 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Norcot North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,108 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot North near RG30 4YR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 4YR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 4YR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMcIlroy ParkLargeWalking directions to McIlroy Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
4,641.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.63(+44%)
Other theft
15.58(+178%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.57(+64%)
Public order
9.46(+56%)
Drugs
8.9(+222%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
48.4%
African
43
12.54%
Pakistani
34
9.91%
Other White
28
8.16%
Caribbean
17
4.96%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.88%
No qualifications
57
22.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.83%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
31.39%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.63%
Owns outright
16
11.68%
Other social rented
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4YR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 4YR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20255, Romany Close, Reading, RG30 6ARTerracedFreehold£340,000
28 Feb 202524, Links Drive, Reading, RG30 4YTSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
14 May 202536, Romany Lane, Reading, RG30 6APFlatsLeasehold£140,000
21 Mar 2025256, Norcot Road, Reading, RG30 6ADDetachedFreehold£290,000
29 Aug 202554, Brockley Close, Reading, RG30 4YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the RG30 4YR postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 4YR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRanikhet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 4YR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 4YR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PRWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miGrab&Go743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to Grab&Go
0.3 mihev's best deals733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to hev's best deals
0.3 miToday's ExpressSpey Road, Reading, RG30 4DGWalking directions to Today's Express
0.3 miLondisSpey Road, Reading, RG30 4DGWalking directions to Londis

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 4YR, 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 NorthE02003394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 006EE01016397
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 4YR

Is RG30 4YR (Norcot North) safe?

The area around RG30 4YR records about 109 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 4YR?

The median sale price around RG30 4YR in Norcot North is £322,500 (about £389 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 4YR?

There are 13 schools close to RG30 4YR, including Ranikhet Academy (Good), Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 4YR?

The closest station to RG30 4YR is Tilehurst, about 1,458 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 4YR?

RG30 4YR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,108 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 4YR (Norcot North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.