Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RG30 6DA

Wealden Way

Kentwood

Interactive map showing RG30 6DA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RG30 6DA

Overview

Postcode RG30 6DA is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilehurst North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilehurst North is £71,497 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Tilehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Tilehurst North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Tilehurst North is £71,497 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Tilehurst North near RG30 6DA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 6DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 6DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMcIlroy ParkLargeWalking directions to McIlroy Park

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
5,433.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.6(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-11%)
Public order
4.45(-27%)
Vehicle crime
3.81(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
72.87%
Other White
28
8.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.05%
Indian
9
2.74%
Other
8
2.44%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
29.34%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.29%
No qualifications
33
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
41.26%
Owns with a mortgage
53
37.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.8%
Shared ownership
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202597, Wealden Way, Reading, RG30 6DATerracedFreehold£325,000
28 Nov 20259, Midwinter Close, Reading, RG30 6HZTerracedFreehold£304,000
30 May 202517, Midwinter Close, Reading, RG30 6HZTerracedFreehold£340,000
31 Oct 20251, Spode Close, Reading, RG30 6DWDetachedFreehold£465,500
01 Aug 202518, Minton Close, Reading, RG30 6ETTerracedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the RG30 6DA postcode area, located within Tilehurst North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMeadow Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryBlagrave Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMoorlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5ARWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miAsdaSchool Road, Reading, RG31 5ALWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miYour Coop FoodSchool Road, Reading, RG30 4RNWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.5 miN.K. Food & WineHardwick Road, Reading, RG30 4LPWalking directions to N.K. Food & Wine

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 6DA, 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)Tilehurst NorthE02003393
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 005BE01016383
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 6DA

Is RG30 6DA (Tilehurst North) safe?

The area around RG30 6DA records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6DA?

The median sale price around RG30 6DA in Tilehurst 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 6DA?

There are 12 schools close to RG30 6DA, including Meadow Park Academy (Good), Blagrave Nursery School (Good) and Moorlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 6DA?

The closest station to RG30 6DA is Tilehurst, about 1,212 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 6DA?

RG30 6DA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,666 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG30 6DA (Tilehurst North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.