RG30 Postcode District
RG30 is one of 10 Postcode Districts for the Reading Post town in Berkshire
The RG30 postcode district is located in the RG Reading postal area, RG30 has a population of 48,859 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 8.94 square miles (23.15 square kilometres or 5,720.14 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the RG30 postcode district is Reading, located in the county of Berkshire in England. Other significant settlements include Burghfield and Pingewood. The post town for this district is Reading.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector RG30 1, covers Reading in Berkshire.
The sector RG30 2, covers Reading in Berkshire.
The sector RG30 3, covers Reading and Burghfield in Berkshire.
The sector RG30 4, covers Tilehurst in Berkshire.
The sector RG30 6, covers Tilehurst in Berkshire.
The sector RG30 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is READING.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Reading (B) (875 postal codes), and finally, the West Berkshire area (96 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.46 | ENE |
| Woodley | 5.17 | ENE |
| Tadley | 7.69 | SW |
| Wokingham | 8.35 | ESE |
| Henley-on-Thames | 8.72 | NE |
| Thatcham | 10.42 | WSW |
| Crowthorne | 10.90 | ESE |
| Yateley | 10.96 | SE |
| Sandhurst | 11.26 | ESE |
| Bracknell | 11.75 | E |
| Basingstoke | 11.90 | SSW |
| Wallingford | 12.31 | NNW |
| Blackwater | 12.69 | SE |
| Fleet | 13.19 | SE |
| Newbury | 13.23 | W |
| Camberley | 13.73 | ESE |
| Marlow | 14.19 | NE |
| Maidenhead | 14.37 | ENE |
| Watlington | 14.57 | N |
| Frimley | 14.77 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,026
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst | READING | RG30 4 | 248 |
| READING | READING | RG30 2 | 230 |
| READING | READING | RG30 3 | 164 |
| READING | READING | RG30 1 | 111 |
| Tilehurst | READING | RG30 6 | 110 |
| Burghfield | READING | RG30 3 | 52 |
| Tilehurst | READING | RG30 4 | 43 |
| READING | READING | RG30 2 | 15 |
| READING | READING | RG30 4 | 10 |
| Burghfield | READING | RG30 3 | 8 |
| Pingewood | READING | RG30 3 | 5 |
| Tilehurst | READING | RG30 6 | 5 |
| READING | READING | RG30 4 | 5 |
| READING | READING | RG30 3 | 5 |
| READING | READING | RG30 6 | 4 |
| Tilehurst | READING | RG30 4 | 3 |
| READING | READING | RG30 2 | 3 |
| READING | READING | RG30 1 | 2 |
| READING | READING | RG30 6 | 1 |
| Burghfield | READING | RG30 3 | 1 |
| Pingewood | READING | RG30 3 | 1 |
Street list for RG30
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HONEY END LANE | 658 |
| HONEY END LANE | 658 |
| OXFORD ROAD A329 | 592 |
| OXFORD ROAD A329 | 592 |
| OXFORD ROAD A329 | 348 |
| THE TRIANGLE | 318 |
| RECREATION ROAD | 299 |
| ST GEORGES ROAD | 188 |
| ST GEORGES ROAD | 188 |
| MOULSFORD MEWS | 179 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4816 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 896 |
| Shoplifting | 894 |
| Other theft | 852 |
| Public order | 850 |
| Vehicle crime | 695 |
| Burglary | 368 |
| Drugs | 336 |
| Other crime | 220 |
| Bicycle theft | 161 |
| Robbery | 158 |
| Theft from the person | 128 |
| Possession of weapons | 89 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXFORD ROAD | READING | 150 | RG30 1HD | View map | |
| MEADWAY PRECINCT | READING | TILEHURST | 23 | RG30 4AA | View map |
| NORCOT ROAD | READING | TILEHURST | 14 | RG30 6BU | View map |
| CORONATION SQUARE | READING | 12 | RG30 3QN | View map | |
| THE TRIANGLE | READING | TILEHURST | 10 | RG30 4RN | View map |
| OXFORD ROAD | READING | TILEHURST | 8 | RG30 6TJ | View map |
| MOULSFORD MEWS | READING | 6 | RG30 1AP | View map |
Schools in the district
The WREN School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
61-63 Bath Road , Reading
Postcode: RG30 2BB
Headteacher: Mr John Salberg
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Wilson Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wilson Road , Reading
Postcode: RG30 2RW
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hurst (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Battle Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cranbury Road , Reading
Postcode: RG30 2TD
Headteacher: Ms Louise Burridge (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cranbury College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Cranbury Road , Reading
Postcode: RG30 2TS
Headteacher: Mrs Mandy Wilton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Southcote Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Silchester Road , Southcote , Reading
Postcode: RG30 3EJ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Telling (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Fawley Road , Southcote , Reading
Postcode: RG30 3EP
Headteacher: Dr Simon Uttley (Headmaster)
Ofsted rating: Good
Manor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
110 Ashampstead Road , Reading
Postcode: RG30 3LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Swain (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Holy Brook School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote , Reading
Postcode: RG30 3LJ
Headteacher: Mr Lee Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Theale Road , Burghfield Village , Reading
Postcode: RG30 3TX
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Carmichael (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dee Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4AS
Headteacher: Miss Aimee Crofts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dee Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4BE
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Doberska (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Avenue Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4BZ
Headteacher: Headteacher Symon Cooke (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thames Valley School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4BZ
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Buley (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ranikhet Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Spey Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4ED
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Parry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ranikhet Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Spey Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4ED
Headteacher: Louisa Sanghera
Ofsted rating: Good
King's Academy Prospect
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cockney Hill , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4EX
Headteacher: Mr David Littlemore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Churchend Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Usk Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4HP
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Dethridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Churchend Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Usk Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4HP
Headteacher: Mr Howard Seymour (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blagrave Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Recreation Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4UA
Headteacher: Miss Emma Payne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Moorlands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church End Lane , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 4UN
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Browne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Meadow Park Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Norcot Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 6BS
Headteacher: Miss Lucy Atkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Norcot Early Years Centre
Phase: Nursery
Address:
82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst , Reading
Postcode: RG30 6UB
Headteacher: Mrs Katarina Bingham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elms Dental Surgery | 256 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Community Dental Clinic | TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Reading Dental Access Centre | TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Adp Dental Co Ltd Dental Surgery | 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. E. Williams | SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0118 9508640 |
| 2 | The Potteries | TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6BW | GP PRACTICE | Call 0118 9427528 |
| 3 | Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries | WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT | GP PRACTICE | Call 0118 9590257 |
| 4 | Grovelands Medical Centre | 701 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HG | GP PRACTICE | Call 0118 9582525 |
| 5 | Circuit Lane Surgery | 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southcote Pharmacy | 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN | PHARMACY | Call 0118 9575619 |
| 2 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | TESCO EXTRA, PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AH | PHARMACY | Call 03450 269558 |
| 3 | Asda Pharmacy | HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL | PHARMACY | Call 0118 9514710 |
| 4 | Grovelands Pharmacy | 2 GROVELANDS ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 2NY | PHARMACY | Call 0118 9572389 |
| 5 | Oxford Road Pharmacy | 270-274 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AD | PHARMACY | Call 01189 574999 |
| 6 | Western Elms Pharmacy | 351-353 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AY | PHARMACY | Call 01189 586502 |
| 7 | Medway Pharmacy | 32 MEADWAY PRECINCT, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4AA | PHARMACY | Call 01189 580477 |
| 8 | Pottery Road Pharmacy | 2A TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BW | PHARMACY | Call 01189 964203 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading West Extra | PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Optics Zone Limited | 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £577,368 | 51 | £561,900 | 40 | £556,633 | 49 | £616,215 | 57 |
| Semi-detached | £403,414 | 144 | £406,728 | 176 | £395,584 | 143 | £406,079 | 154 |
| Terraced | £332,348 | 263 | £320,326 | 263 | £321,179 | 263 | £322,382 | 301 |
| Flats | £218,713 | 148 | £213,241 | 131 | £212,722 | 143 | £240,238 | 241 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.28
Average Driving Distance: 3.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 968
M4 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.64
Average Driving Distance: 5.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 968
M4 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.44
Average Driving Distance: 8.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 968
M4 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.89
Average Driving Distance: 14.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 309
M3 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.04
Average Driving Distance: 14.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 63
A404(M) J9A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.23
Average Driving Distance: 15.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 433
M3 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.23
Average Driving Distance: 15.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 244
A404(M) J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.84
Average Driving Distance: 13.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 887
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| RG30 1 | West Reading Delivery Office |
| RG30 2 | West Reading Delivery Office |
| RG30 3 | West Reading Delivery Office |
| RG30 4 | West Reading Delivery Office |
| RG30 6 | West Reading Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| R | G | 3 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| R | G | 3 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the RG30 postal code is READING followed by Tilehurst, and Burghfield.
The RG30 Postcode shares a border with RG1 (READING), RG31 (Tilehurst, Calcot), RG4 (Caversham, Emmer Green, Sonning Common) and RG7 (Burghfield Common, Spencers Wood, Theale).
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