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Covering Tilehurst, Purley-on-Thames, Southcote, including Battle, Burghfield & Mortimer, Kentwood. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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RG30 (Tilehurst) in a nutshell

RG30 covers Tilehurst, Purley-on-Thames, Southcote, in Reading and West Berkshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for RG30

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Two councils in one district

RG30 is split between Reading and West Berkshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

RG30 stretches across Battle, Burghfield & Mortimer, Kentwood and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'RG30', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Reading homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Reading: 23.8% purpose-built flats, 4.0% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Reading page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does RG30 cover?

RG30 (Tilehurst, Purley-on-Thames, Southcote) includes the wards of Battle, Burghfield & Mortimer, Kentwood, Norcot, Southcote, Tilehurst, Tilehurst Birch Copse, Tilehurst South & Holybrook (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to RG30?

Neighbouring districts include RG31 (Calcot Row), RG1 (Reading), RG4 (Caversham), RG2 (Whitley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering RG30 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in RG30?

About 17,963 households and 43,731 residents at the 2011 Census, across 966 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is RG30 in?

RG30 sits in Reading, West Berkshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central, Reading West and Mid Berkshire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
RG30 1
Areas covered
Tilehurst, Purley-on-Thames, Southcote 2
Active postcodes
966 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,963 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
43,731 2
Electoral wards
Battle, Burghfield & Mortimer, Kentwood, Norcot, Southcote, Tilehurst, Tilehurst Birch Copse, Tilehurst South & Holybrook 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Reading Central, Reading West and Mid Berkshire 4
Local authority
Reading, West Berkshire 4
Households privately renting (Reading built-up area)
29.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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