Iliffe Close is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 2QN is located in the Katesgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Iliffe Close, Reading, RG1 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 2BL, RG1 2QF, RG1 2RD, RG1 2QE, RG1 2PS, RG1 2SX, RG1 2QH, RG1 2QZ, RG1 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 2QN is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 47.2% | 43.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 56.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 2QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 61.9% | 51.6% | -10.3% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 43.3% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 54.1% | 59.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around RG1 2QN this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.1% | 68.1% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 44.4% | 31.2% | 3.1% | 41.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 63% | 36.5% | -26.5% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 33.6% 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 | 54.9% | 33.6% | -21.3% | 83.2% | -49.6% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24% | 48% | 24.0% | 5.6% | 42.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.2% 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 | 53.2% | 33.7% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 8.3% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 19.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 23.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.7% | 76.7% | -40.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 9% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 30.7% | 1.2% | 29.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 29.5% | 1.7% | 27.8% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iliffe Close was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iliffe Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 74th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Basildon House Iliffe Close, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-28 | £240,736 |
| 4 Basildon House Iliffe Close, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-09-14 | £184,951 |
| 11 Basildon House Iliffe Close, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-01-29 | £274,658 |
| 7 Basildon House Iliffe Close, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-09-23 | £214,488 |
| 2 Basildon House Iliffe Close, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-02-15 | £192,864 |
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 55 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,929 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 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | University technical college | 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 | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,068 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 | 204 yd | |
| VEL | 73 Whitley Street | 382 yd | |
| Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street | 382 yd | |
| The Bakery House | 82 London Street | 393 yd | |
| Global Cafe-Bar/ World Shop | 35-39 London Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 29 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 399 yd | |
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 484 yd | |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 554 yd | |
| South Street Arts Centre Bar | 21 South Street | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 29 yd | |
| Kings Chef | 19 London Road | 335 yd | |
| Home Cooking | 2 Highgrove Street | 349 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 382 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 290 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 382 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 468 yd | |
| K & K Supermarket | 35 St Marys Butts | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 1,010 yd | |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.