Postcode RG30 6XR is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is McIlroy Park.
Norcot North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 268 ft away from RG30 6XR.
Norcot North near RG30 6XR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | McIlroy Park | Large | Walking directions to McIlroy Park |
| 0.4 mi | Arthur Newbery Park | Large | Walking directions to Arthur Newbery Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £516,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £182,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £361,250 |
| Terraced | 38 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentwood
In the RG30 6XR postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG30 6XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 980 Oxford Road, 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.