Eldon Square is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4DP 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 Eldon Square, Reading, RG1 4DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4DR, RG1 4DX, RG1 4DN, RG1 4DU, RG1 4EA, RG1 4DL, RG1 4DJ, RG1 5DG, RG1 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 4DP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 4DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 52.7% | 58.8% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 30.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 5.8% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 51.9% | 58.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 4DP this area, 5.6% 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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 65.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65.9% | 64.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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% | 47.5% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 24% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 18.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.7% 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 | 62.2% | 47.1% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eldon Square was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eldon Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 233rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 11 Eldon Square, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-12 | £231,891 |
| Flat 1 13B Eldon Square, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-01 | £141,880 |
| Flat 5 15 Eldon Square, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2022-11-07 | £144,032 |
| 27A Eldon Square, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-03-16 | £844,060 |
| Flat 1 25 Eldon Square, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-03-12 | £514,061 |
RG1 4DP 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 4DP 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 | 225 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,110 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 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,321 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 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,065 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 | 133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd | |
| Whistlestop Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd | |
| Pumpkin Cafe Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd | |
| Friends Coffee House Battle Block at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd | |
| The Eating Hub Restaurant at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 63 yd | |
| Piwnica Pub | 81 London Road | 164 yd | |
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 245 yd | |
| The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road | 259 yd | |
| Salisbury Conservative Club | 316 Kings Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 153 yd | |
| K K's Grill | 189 London Road | 651 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 211 London Road | 651 yd | |
| Finn's Traditional Fish and Chips | 42b Erleigh Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 552 yd | |
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 613 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 651 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 704 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 119 yd | |
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 511 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 616 yd | |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 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 | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.