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RG30 6AZ

Deacon Way

Kentwood

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Overview

Postcode RG30 6AZ 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 129.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no 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
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Norcot North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.7%

Approximately 43.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 25 ft away from RG30 6AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot North near RG30 6AZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 6AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 6AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMcIlroy ParkLargeWalking directions to McIlroy Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
2,129.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.4(+87%)
Shoplifting
38.22(+379%)
Other theft
15.5(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.98(+132%)
Public order
13.95(+130%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
50.44%
Other White
31
9.14%
Pakistani
28
8.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
6.19%
Caribbean
16
4.72%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
31.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.77%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
41.27%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.63%
Owns outright
15
11.9%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Kentwood

Median price£361,500
Price per sq ft£439
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £447K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£538,500£454
Semi-Detached38£360,500£417
Terraced39£340,000£439
Flats2£159,500£328

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026819, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 6TUTerracedFreehold£350,000
10 Mar 202516, Selborne Gardens, Reading, RG30 6TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£357,000
21 Aug 202532, Bramshaw Road, Reading, RG30 6ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
20 Mar 202538, Bramshaw Road, Reading, RG30 6ATTerracedFreehold£345,000
23 Jan 202539, Romsey Road, Reading, RG30 6UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the RG30 6AZ postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 6AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryRanikhet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMeadow Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 6AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 6AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitrose980 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6WRWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miGrab&Go743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to Grab&Go
0.2 mihev's best deals733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to hev's best deals
0.3 miLidlOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PRWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miHewad Store774 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1ELWalking directions to Hewad Store

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 6AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Glenn Anthony Dennis

Kentwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardKentwoodE05013872
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norcot NorthE02003394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 006BE01016382
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 6AZ

Is RG30 6AZ (Norcot North) safe?

The area around RG30 6AZ records about 130 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 6AZ?

The median sale price around RG30 6AZ in Norcot North is £361,500 (about £439 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 6AZ?

There are 8 schools close to RG30 6AZ, including Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding), Ranikhet Academy (Good) and Meadow Park Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 6AZ?

The closest station to RG30 6AZ is Tilehurst, about 1,163 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 6AZ?

RG30 6AZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 6AZ (Norcot North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 6AZ 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).

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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.