Kings Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 3AR 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 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 3AA, RG1 3AG, RG1 3BU, RG1 3FF, RG1 3AY, RG1 3AJ, RG1 3FB, RG1 3AE, RG1 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 44.2% | 47.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 55.8% | 52.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 55.9% | 68.4% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 26.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 52.3% | 58% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 33.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3AR this area, 6.8% 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.6% | 74.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 14% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 54.3% | 60.6% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 37.3% 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 | 48.2% | 37.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -45.9% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.9% | 25.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.5% 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 | 48.2% | 37.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.4% | 12.3% | -11.1% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 17.2% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 15.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 16% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.9% | 76.7% | -34.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 366.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 23rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 25 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-17 | £284,420 |
| Flat 3 25 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-06-14 | £320,982 |
| 11 - 13 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-02-09 | £1,063,991 |
| 11 - 13 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-12-06 | £661,408 |
| Flat 15 25 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-12-01 | £692,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 3AR 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 | 192 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Information and communication | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,878 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 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | 2out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Flavours | 34-36 Kings Road | 40 yd | |
| Madras Flavours | 11-13 Kings Road | 98 yd | |
| Carluccios / Gourmet Burger | The Forbury | 104 yd | |
| Perry's Carribbean Food | 7 High Street | 147 yd | |
| Madoo | 10-12 Duke Street | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outlook | 76-78 Kings Road | 145 yd | |
| Escape Hunt | King Street | 194 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 1 1-5 Kings Street | 204 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street | 248 yd | |
| The Ale House | 2 Broad Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road | 40 yd | |
| Lincoln Coffee House | 60 Kings Road | 40 yd | |
| My Warsaw | King Street | 194 yd | |
| The Bap | 23-24 Market Place | 234 yd | |
| My Cookie Dough at the Oracle | Bridge Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Market Place | 168 yd | |
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 271 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 275 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-8 Broad Street | 275 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 235 yd | |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Kings Meadow NAPIER ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.