Station Hill is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 1NF is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Hill, Reading, RG1 1NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 1LX, RG1 1ED, RG1 1NR, RG1 1EQ, RG1 1EG, RG1 1ET, RG1 1AS, RG1 1JX, RG1 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 1NF is primarily male, with 57% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 56.9% | 57% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG1 1NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 63.9% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 30.3% | -16.4% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.3% | 52% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 10% | 6.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 62.1% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.5% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 40.7% | 24.3% | -16.4% | 3.1% | 21.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 40.7% | 47.6% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 23.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.9% | 23.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -60.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 23.6% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 52.4% | 40.4% | -12.0% | 5.6% | 34.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 23.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 31.5% | 23.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -60.1% |
| 10+ Years | 29.4% | 12.3% | -17.1% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.4% | 11.6% | -11.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 20.4% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 32.7% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 30.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29.4% | 76.7% | -47.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 9% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 21.8% | 1.2% | 20.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 20% | 1.7% | 18.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 20.4% | 6.0% | 14.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Hill was 2242.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 484.7% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Hill has the highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 968.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Station Hill, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £36,697,774 | 2021-12-08 | £38,835,508 |
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 1NF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 239 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Information and communication | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger at Thames Tower | 37-45 Station Road | 30 yd | |
| Cross Country Trains at Reading Rail Station | Station Approach | 49 yd | |
| Starbucks at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach | 49 yd | |
| Costa Coffee at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach | 124 yd | |
| Burger King at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Guineas | Station Approach | 85 yd | |
| Milk Bar Reading | 8 Merchants Place | 124 yd | |
| Reading Railway Club | 6a Station Hill | 157 yd | |
| Oakford Social Club | 53 Blagrave Street | 173 yd | |
| The Blagrave Arms | 35 Blagrave Street | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower | 37-45 Station Road | 30 yd | |
| Cafe Local at Platform 7 Reading Rail Station | Station Approach | 49 yd | |
| Starbucks Kiosk at Reading Station | Station Approach | 85 yd | |
| Upper Crust at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach | 124 yd | |
| Subway at Reading Rail Station Concourse | Station Approach | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street | 190 yd | |
| One Below | Caversham Road | 284 yd | |
| Aldi | Caversham Road | 284 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 367 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-8 Broad Street | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 354 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road) CAVERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 739 yd | |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Christchurch Meadows GEORGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.