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RG30 6DJ

Gipsy Lane

Kentwood

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Detailed insights for RG30 6DJ

Overview

Postcode RG30 6DJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
17.3%
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

17.3%

Approximately 17.3% 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 6DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tilehurst North near RG30 6DJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 6DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 6DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMcIlroy ParkLargeWalking directions to McIlroy Park
0.3 miArthur Newbery ParkLargeWalking directions to Arthur Newbery Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
5,910 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
223
74.58%
Other White
19
6.35%
Indian
12
4.01%
Other
12
4.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.68%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
32.03%
No qualifications
57
22.27%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
35.43%
Owns outright
37
29.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.32%
Social rents from council
21
16.54%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 6DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202625, Hirstwood, Reading, RG30 6NFDetachedFreehold£380,000
14 Jan 202618, Hirstwood, Reading, RG30 6NFDetachedFreehold£435,000
30 Jan 202521, Hirstwood, Reading, RG30 6NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
13 Feb 202632, Hirstwood, Reading, RG30 6NGDetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 202538, Hirstwood, Reading, RG30 6NGTerracedFreehold£438,000

Schools

In the RG30 6DJ postcode area, located within Tilehurst North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG30 6DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMeadow Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurseryBlagrave Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 6DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaSchool Road, Reading, RG31 5ALWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miCo-op Food29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5ARWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCostcutter262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miPremierKentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JDWalking directions to Premier

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 6DJ, 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 6DJ

Is RG30 6DJ (Tilehurst North) safe?

The area around RG30 6DJ 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 6DJ?

The median sale price around RG30 6DJ 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 6DJ?

There are 14 schools close to RG30 6DJ, including Meadow Park Academy (Good), Blagrave Nursery School (Good) and Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG30 6DJ?

The closest station to RG30 6DJ is Tilehurst, about 904 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 6DJ?

RG30 6DJ 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 6DJ (Tilehurst North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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