Kennet Side is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 3DW is located in the Thames electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennet Side, Reading, RG1 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 3HJ, RG1 3JL, RG1 3GF, RG1 3HG, RG1 3HQ, RG1 3GG, RG1 3DH, RG1 3HH, RG1 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 3DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 46% | 52.4% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 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 | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 21.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 24.2% | 18.5% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 32.2% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.8% 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 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 1.6% | -10.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 14.4% | 38.7% | 24.3% | 2.5% | 36.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 50% | 31.8% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -49.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 40% 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 | 59.9% | 40% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 12% | 34.8% | 22.8% | 2.7% | 32.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 12.1% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33% 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 | 58.1% | 40.3% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 33% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 6.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 11.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 13.6% | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennet Side was 413.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennet Side has the 11th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 18th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 200.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Cottage Kennet Side, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-10-13 | £721,471 |
| 308 Kennet Side, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-12-04 | £309,971 |
| 300 Kennet Side, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £261,100 | 2016-02-12 | £313,513 |
| 302 Kennet Side, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2014-12-09 | £350,126 |
| 300 Kennet Side, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-07-27 | £337,793 |
RG1 3DW 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 3DW 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 | 85 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,119 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 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | 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 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,444 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 | 298 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chef's Table | Kenavon Drive | 148 yd | |
| Narrowboat | Gas Works Road | 180 yd | |
| McDonalds at Forbury Retail Park | Kenavon Drive | 362 yd | |
| Baxterstorey at Prudential | 121 Kings Road | 425 yd | |
| Thames Lido | Napier Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 328 yd | |
| Piwnica Pub | 81 London Road | 393 yd | |
| The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road | 394 yd | |
| Salisbury Conservative Club | 316 Kings Road | 409 yd | |
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 536 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 536 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Reading | Napier Road | 562 yd | |
| K K's Grill | 189 London Road | 597 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 211 London Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Napier Road | 562 yd | |
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 570 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 597 yd | |
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 608 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 276 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 391 yd | |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 552 yd | |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Kings Meadow NAPIER ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 873 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 | 92.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.