Postcode RG30 6BL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 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 6,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 6BL.
Norcot North near RG30 6BL 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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £325,500 in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £433,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norcot
In the RG30 6BL 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 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | N.K. Food & Wine | Hardwick Road, Reading, RG30 4LP | Walking directions to N.K. Food & Wine |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Grab&Go | 743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JA | Walking directions to Grab&Go |
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 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Foster
Norcot - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.