Kenavon Drive is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 3DQ is located in the Thames electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenavon Drive, Reading, RG1 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 3DP, RG1 3DQ, RG1 3EN, RG1 3EW, RG1 3DH, RG1 3JP, RG1 3DR, RG1 3FA, RG1 3GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 3DQ is primarily male, with 56.7% 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 | 40.7% | 43.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 59.3% | 56.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 3DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 65.7% | 53.5% | -12.2% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 38.5% | 11.2% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| 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 (92.7%) 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 | 65% | 60.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| 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.
In the area around RG1 3DQ this area, 2.8% 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 79.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.7% | 79.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 45.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 15.4% | 30.8% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 27.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.7% | 48% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Arab | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 34.4% 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 | 55.1% | 34.4% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -48.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 15.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 37.9% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 32.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.5% 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 | 55.1% | 34.7% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -48.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.8% | 10.2% | -7.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 20.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 76.7% | -30.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 20.9% | 1.2% | 19.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 23.1% | 46.2% | -23.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 21.2% | 1.7% | 19.5% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenavon Drive was 173.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenavon Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 73rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 The Meridian Kenavon Drive, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-31 | £265,135 |
| 52 The Meridian Kenavon Drive, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-18 | £387,645 |
| 41 The Meridian Kenavon Drive, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2023-10-13 | £253,568 |
| 68 The Meridian Kenavon Drive, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-08-03 | £315,245 |
| 42 The Meridian Kenavon Drive, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-07-23 | £328,797 |
RG1 3DQ 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 | 227 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | 2out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Washington Road , Caversham RG4 5AA | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,877 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrowboat | Gas Works Road | 71 yd | |
| The Chef's Table | Kenavon Drive | 125 yd | |
| McDonalds at Forbury Retail Park | Kenavon Drive | 184 yd | |
| Baxterstorey at Prudential | 121 Kings Road | 230 yd | |
| Thames Lido | Napier Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road | 318 yd | |
| Back of Beyond | 108 Kings Road | 381 yd | |
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 381 yd | |
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 426 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC at Forbury Retail Park | Forbury Road | 384 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Reading | Napier Road | 533 yd | |
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 582 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 582 yd | |
| Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Napier Road | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Market Place | 769 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 836 yd | |
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 514 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 525 yd | |
| Kings Meadow NAPIER ROAD | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 781 yd | |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 792 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 306.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 283.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.