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RG30

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Berkshire, South East, England

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RG30 covers READING in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £418,237
1yr change ▼ 24.1%
Crime 29% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£418,237

▼ 24.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% above national avg

Crime Rate

104.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

29% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

377 Mbps

Property Prices in RG30

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG30 is £418,237, which is 29% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG30 cost 45.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG30 have fallen 24.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £564,684 137
Semi-detached £401,784 453
Terraced £325,022 772
Flat £214,903 415
All types £418,237 1835

5-Year Price History

£353K £381K £409K £437K £465K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG30

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 104.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG30 has a crime rate significantly 29% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
47.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG30

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG30 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 12 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Blagrave Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Norcot Early Years Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
Wilson Primary School Primary Good mi
Southcote Primary School Primary Good mi
St Michael's Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

12

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,200

Population

62

Median Age

40%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
40.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG30 are 377.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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377.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG30 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG30 — READING

Area Summary

RG30 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£418,237, 46% above national average), higher-than-average crime (29% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (377 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG30 READING

What is the average house price in RG30 READING?
The average house price in RG30 (READING) is £418,237, based on 1835 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 24.1% over the past year.
Is RG30 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG30 is above the national average (104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (47.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG30 READING?
The population of RG30 (READING) is approximately 187,200 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 40% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG30?
The average broadband download speed in RG30 is 377 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG30 READING?
There are 21 schools in or near RG30. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 12 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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