Edgehill Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 2PX is located in the Katesgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgehill Street, Reading, RG1 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 2PU, RG1 2PZ, RG1 2RE, RG1 2RF, RG1 2PS, RG1 2PR, RG1 2NU, RG2 0AB, RG1 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 2PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 52.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 2PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 61.5% | 58.3% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 29.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 61.2% | 55.8% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 10.9% | 6.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.3% | 53.1% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 70.1% | 64.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 44.7% 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 | 66.3% | 44.7% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 26.4% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 16.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.7% 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 | 65.6% | 44.7% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 14.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgehill Street was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Edgehill Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 149th lowest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Edgehill Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2026-03-20 | £375,000 |
| 60 Edgehill Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2026-01-21 | £300,448 |
| 50 Edgehill Street, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-12-13 | £386,956 |
| 36 Edgehill Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-26 | £336,457 |
| 24 Edgehill Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-06-15 | £338,684 |
RG1 2PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Information and communication | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 733 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 | - not rated | 632 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Gardens Kindergarten 5 Christchurch Gardens , RG2 7AH | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | - not rated | 877 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEL | 73 Whitley Street | 357 yd | |
| Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street | 357 yd | |
| Rising Sun Art Centre | 30 Silver Street | 382 yd | |
| Wolseley Street Bakery | Unit 12 Robert Cort Industrial Estate | 543 yd | |
| The Bakery House | 82 London Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 174 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 439 yd | |
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 475 yd | |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 702 yd | |
| South Street Arts Centre Bar | 21 South Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 174 yd | |
| Home Cooking | 2 Highgrove Street | 356 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 357 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 357 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 53 Whitley Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 357 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 431 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 451 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 498 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.