Postcode RG30 6AF 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 average crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.
Norcot North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 6AF.
Norcot North near RG30 6AF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | McIlroy Park | Large | Walking directions to McIlroy Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £361,500 (about £439 per square foot) in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £538,500 | £454 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £360,500 | £417 |
| Terraced | 39 | £340,000 | £439 |
| Flats | 2 | £159,500 | £328 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £495,000 | £207,500 | £317,475 | £282,000 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £220,250 | £310,000 | £282,750 |
| 2018 | £580,000 | £195,000 | £307,500 | £287,750 |
| 2019 | £450,000 | £191,500 | £295,000 | £278,750 |
| 2020 | £547,500 | £196,000 | £331,000 | £267,500 |
| 2021 | £574,500 | £199,500 | £343,500 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £645,000 | £210,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £210,000 | £372,500 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £582,000 | £230,000 | £366,000 | £317,000 |
| 2025 | £545,000 | £177,000 | £357,500 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | — | £375,000 | £340,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £347 | £386 | £389 | £369 |
| 2017 | £351 | £384 | £359 | £348 |
| 2018 | £326 | £355 | £372 | £378 |
| 2019 | £362 | £338 | £361 | £330 |
| 2020 | £385 | £374 | £370 | £335 |
| 2021 | £393 | £370 | £372 | £374 |
| 2022 | £427 | £409 | £409 | £403 |
| 2023 | £436 | £366 | £397 | £438 |
| 2024 | £402 | £371 | £403 | £400 |
| 2025 | £443 | £313 | £412 | £427 |
| 2026 | £458 | — | £406 | £447 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6AF.
In the RG30 6AF postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 6AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Grab&Go | 743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to Grab&Go |
| 0.3 mi | hev's best deals | 733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to hev's best deals |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Express | Spey Road, Reading, RG30 4DG | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Spey Road, Reading, RG30 4DG | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG30 6AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glenn Anthony Dennis
Kentwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG30 6AF records about 47 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG30 6AF in Norcot North is £361,500 (about £439 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RG30 6AF, including Ranikhet Academy (Good), Meadow Park Academy (Good) and Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG30 6AF is Tilehurst, about 1,426 m away.
RG30 6AF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,015 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 6AF is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glenn Anthony Dennis (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.