Postcode RG30 6AB is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Norcot North is £54,600 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is McIlroy Park.
Norcot North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Norcot North is £54,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from RG30 6AB.
Norcot North near RG30 6AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | McIlroy Park | Large | Walking directions to McIlroy Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £516,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £367,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentwood
In the RG30 6AB postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 6AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grab&Go | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to Grab&Go |
| 0.1 mi | hev's best deals | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to hev's best deals |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 980 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 6WR | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Hewad Store | Constitution Road, Reading, RG30 2LG | Walking directions to Hewad Store |
| 0.4 mi | Exotic Mart | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EP | Walking directions to Exotic Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.