Queens Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4DG is located in the Redlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4DA, RG1 4EE, RG1 4AQ, RG1 4EH, RG1 4BX, RG1 4EF, RG1 4AY, RG1 4EB, RG1 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 4DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 43.1% | 49.3% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.9% | 50.7% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 4DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 55.7% | 54.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 33% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 53.6% | 50.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 58.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 9.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 76.2% | 59.5% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 50.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 50.7% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 22.7% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 51.2% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 113.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 145th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Queens Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-20 | £277,721 |
| 100 Queens Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2022-09-30 | £298,550 |
| 108 Queens Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-02-04 | £279,500 |
| 126 Queens Road, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-04-29 | £1,544,463 |
| 100 Queens Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-09-27 | £326,766 |
RG1 4DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4DG 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,873 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,205 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 | 256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Golders at Wesley Methodist Church | 84 Queens Road | 128 yd | |
| Eurest At AWE Burghfield | Awe Burghfield The Mearings, Burghfield | 210 yd | |
| Baxterstorey at Prudential | 121 Kings Road | 212 yd | |
| Thirsty Bear | 110 Kings Road | 265 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Visa Europe | 41-45 Queens Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road | 10 yd | |
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 66 yd | |
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 258 yd | |
| Back of Beyond | 108 Kings Road | 265 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 304 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 304 yd | |
| Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road | 529 yd | |
| Lincoln Coffee House | 60 Kings Road | 529 yd | |
| KFC at Forbury Retail Park | Forbury Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 302 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Market Place | 712 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 362 yd | |
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 618 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 762 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 | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 19.4% |
| Median download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.