Francis Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 2QB 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 Francis Street, Reading, RG1 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 2NZ, RG1 2PY, RG2 0BH, RG1 2NT, RG1 2QA, RG2 0BJ, RG1 2NX, RG1 2NU, RG1 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 2QB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 62.4% | 58% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 34.7% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 56% | 50.9% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 39.8% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 50.8% | -10.5% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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 | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 74% | 62.4% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 51.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 51.4% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 22.6% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 51.1% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 16.3% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Street was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Francis Street has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 37th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Francis Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-01-07 | £276,018 |
| 45 Francis Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2024-12-18 | £328,306 |
| 33 Francis Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-24 | £322,683 |
| 3 Francis Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-12 | £273,547 |
| 5 Francis Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-06-11 | £254,739 |
RG1 2QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 179 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 38 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,898 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 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | 1out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Art Centre | 30 Silver Street | 421 yd | |
| Churches In Reading Drop In Centre | Berkeley Avenue | 446 yd | |
| The Bakery House | 82 London Street | 485 yd | |
| Aramark Salvation Army | Willow Street | 535 yd | |
| Bubble Tea by Sakurado London | Unit K2 The Oracle | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 244 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 314 yd | |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 616 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 659 yd | |
| Las Iguanas at The Oracle | Bridge Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 314 yd | |
| Paya/Korean Krispy | 84 London Street | 485 yd | |
| Kings Chef | 19 London Road | 516 yd | |
| Home Cooking | 2 Highgrove Street | 584 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 426 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 499 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 591 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 666 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 1,016 yd | |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.