Side-by-side comparison of RG25 Basingstoke and RG30 Reading covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG30 is the more affordable option at £327,500 median vs £475,000 in RG25. RG25 has lower recorded crime (345 vs 3,567 offences over 13 months). RG30 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RG25 Basingstoke | RG30 Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £475,000 | £327,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,255 | £2,613 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 345 | 3,567 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 9.2 | 86.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 66.2 | 94.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.