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RG30 6EX

Kentwood

Reading

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Detailed insights for RG30 6EX

Overview

Postcode RG30 6EX is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year. The median sale price in Kentwood is £360,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £337,500 and £443,750. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Norcot North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,819 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Norcot North has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.8 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 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 67 ft away from RG30 6EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot North near RG30 6EX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 6EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
5,356.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.76(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.41(+139%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+28%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+122%)
Burglary
5.88(+126%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
67.77%
Other White
32
8.18%
African
16
4.09%
Indian
15
3.84%
Other
14
3.58%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
31.31%
No qualifications
95
28.88%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
47.46%
Owns outright
45
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.56%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Kentwood

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £338K – £444K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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
Detached18£541,750£419
Semi-Detached41£375,000£417
Terraced46£340,125£438
Flats2£164,500£396

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£482,500£207,500£312,475£279,000
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£175,000£361,250£342,500
2026£450,000—£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£333£386£389£381
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£426
2026£458—£409£439
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202663, Grasmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XUTerracedFreehold£385,000
25 Apr 2025219, Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
07 Jul 202620, Grasmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£377,000
12 Feb 202640, Grasmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
06 Jan 202626, Rydal Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XTSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,500

Schools

In the RG30 6EX postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG30 6EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school
0.7 miPrimaryMeadow Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.8 miPrimaryWestwood Farm Junior SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 6EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 6EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierKentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JDWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miCostcutter262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miWaitrose980 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6WRWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

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 6EX, 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 006CE01016385
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG30 6EX

Is RG30 6EX (Norcot North) safe?

The area around RG30 6EX records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RG30 6EX?

The median sale price around RG30 6EX in Kentwood is £360,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG30 6EX?

There are 8 schools close to RG30 6EX, including Norcot Early Years Centre (Outstanding), Meadow Park Academy (Good) and Westwood Farm Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG30 6EX?

The closest station to RG30 6EX is Tilehurst, about 297 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG30 6EX?

RG30 6EX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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