Mount Pleasant is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 2TD 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 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 2TF, RG1 2RB, RG1 2TG, RG1 2BL, RG1 2TS, RG1 2QH, RG1 2RD, RG1 2QN, RG1 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 2TD is primarily male, with 57.5% 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 | 42.9% | 42.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 57.1% | 57.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 2TD, 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 | 58.8% | 58.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 51.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32.9% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 43.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 5.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 64.5% | 51.4% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 63.6% | 36.7% | -26.9% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 9% | 19.6% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 28.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.4% 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 | 60.8% | 36.7% | -24.1% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 18.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 14.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.3% | 76.7% | -40.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 9% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Pleasant has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 188th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mount Pleasant, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-04 | £243,006 |
| 72 Mount Pleasant, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-05-10 | £308,611 |
| 74 Mount Pleasant, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-17 | £310,000 |
| 66 Mount Pleasant, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £263,050 | 2023-03-16 | £263,050 |
| 50 Mount Pleasant, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-01-06 | £438,750 |
RG1 2TD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 2TD 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 | 197 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,832 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 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,080 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 | 433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 934 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 262 yd | |
| Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street | 262 yd | |
| Rising Sun Art Centre | 30 Silver Street | 270 yd | |
| The Bakery House | 82 London Street | 490 yd | |
| The Dairy at University of Reading | London Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 106 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 265 yd | |
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 614 yd | |
| South Street Arts Centre Bar | 21 South Street | 629 yd | |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 106 yd | |
| Home Cooking | 2 Highgrove Street | 221 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 262 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 262 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 53 Whitley Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 262 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 382 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 392 yd | |
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 311 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 981 yd | |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.