Postcode RG30 6ED 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.
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.
Tilehurst North has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Tilehurst North is £71,497 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 6ED.
Tilehurst North near RG30 6ED 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | McIlroy Park | Large | Walking directions to McIlroy Park |
| 0.4 mi | Arthur Newbery Park | Large | Walking directions to Arthur Newbery 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 6ED.
In the RG30 6ED postcode area, located within Tilehurst North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 6ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | School Road, Reading, RG31 5AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Waitrose | 980 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6WR | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 6ED, 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 6ED 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.
The median sale price around RG30 6ED in Tilehurst North is £361,500 (about £439 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RG30 6ED, including Meadow Park Academy (Good), Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding) and Blagrave Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG30 6ED is Tilehurst, about 897 m away.
RG30 6ED 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).
The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG30 6ED 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.