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Reading (RG30)
The RG30 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 1402 individual postcodes.
There are 13 electoral wards in the RG30 postcode area, including Basingstoke, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-On-Thames, Hook, Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, Tadley, Thatcham, Whitchurch, Wokingham which come under the local authority of the Reading Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in RG30 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of RG30 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The RG30 postcode comprises mainly the east and part of the south of the Reading Borough. It includes the neighbourhoods of Tilehurst, Bloomfield, Eastwood and small parts of Southcote and Coley Park. It falls within the parliamentary constituency of Reading East.
Tilehurst is a residential suburb located in the south-east of Reading. It is mainly home to local independent stores, pubs and restaurants. The area also benefits from a health and sports centre, outdoor areas and a state-of-the-art library. It's popular with riders of horses and mountain bikes, as it's close to the country side.
Bloomfield is Reading's most established and affluent neighbourhood. It has several parks and greenspaces, along with outdoor play areas and a children's zoo. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants to enjoy, with some offering alfresco dining. Also, a few prestigious schools are located in this area, which have produced many highly successful students throughout the years.
Eastwood is situated in the south-east of Reading and is a thriving urban area. It has a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses, and also several new build housing developments have been constructed in recent years. There are many local shops and amenities within the area, as well as several primary schools.
The area of Southcote situated within the RG30 postcode is mainly residential but has a selection of local shops, cafes and parks. Coley Park is a well-established neighbourhood that offers plenty of amenities, such as a selection of independent stores, pubs, churches and parks. It is also close to the Reading West railway station which offers regular services to London Paddington and Reading Town Centre.
Demographics
Berkshire
RG30 is located in the county of Berkshire, in England.
Berkshire has a total population of 896,800, making it the 24th largest county in the UK.
Berkshire has a total area of 487 square miles, and a population density of 710 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | RG30 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Reading 007 |
| LSOA Name | Reading 007D |
| County | Berkshire |
| Region | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
RG30 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG30, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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KMC , reading
Friday, October 26, 2018
It's a quite and safe place with a lot of threes and parks areas. The only bed point is that is a little bit faraway from the city center and close to here could be more stores and malls.
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Local News Berkshire
New Zia Lucia pizzeria opens in Reading Town Centre
A new family-run pizzeria has opened it's doors to the public today in Reading town centre.
Local BerkshireSurrey strikes 32.2m deal to buy offices from cash-strapped Woking Council
Surrey County Council will move staff into Victoria Gate building, formerly let to McLaren, later this year.
Property WeekBridges in Reading declared unfit for the the heaviest vehicle
Reading had almost a dozen bridges unfit for the heaviest vehicles on its roads last year, new figures show.
Local BerkshireFirst-time buyers account for record third of all housing sales
Hamptons' research also showsthe most popular area to a buy home for first-time buyers is Slough.
Property WeekReading named one of the UK's hottest property investment spots
According to Haslams' latest House Price Index, Reading could be one of the UK's hottest property investment spots in 2024. Average rental yields reached 5.55% in December 2023 according to local inde&hellip
Local BerkshireRaze the Roof charity event celebrates launch in Purple Turtle
A charity music event taking place across Reading over the next year celebrated its launch.
Local BerkshireOfsted reform delays put lives at risk', Ruth Perry's sister warns
Delays and obfuscation of significant reforms to Ofsted put more lives at risk, the sister of Ruth Perry will warn.
Local BerkshireRevamped Horlicks factory 'will be there forever'
Millions were spent restoring an iconic old building and preserving some of its original features.
BBC NewsFrom the Postcode Area blog
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Death of the High Street?
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.