St Johns Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4EH 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 St Johns Street, Reading, RG1 4EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4EB, RG1 4RF, RG1 4BX, RG1 4EE, RG1 4DG, RG1 4RS, RG1 4EF, RG1 4AQ, RG1 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 4EH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.4% | 50% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.6% | 50% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 60.8% | 60.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 34.4% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 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 (91.8%) 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 | 66.2% | 57.7% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around RG1 4EH this area, 4.9% 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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 62.8% | -6.8% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 65.7% | 51.7% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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 | 65.2% | 40.1% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 21.7% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 19.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12% 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 | 63.1% | 39.7% | -23.4% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 11.5% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 14.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 20.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45% | 76.7% | -31.7% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Street was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
St Johns Street has the lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 27th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 St Johns Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-12-12 | £354,095 |
| 5 St Johns Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-09 | £397,149 |
| 15 St Johns Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-26 | £316,875 |
| 7 St Johns Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-24 | £383,255 |
| 33 St Johns Street, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-05-17 | £280,431 |
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 4EH 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,867 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 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,144 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 | 192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,315 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 | 100 yd | |
| Eurest At AWE Burghfield | Awe Burghfield The Mearings, Burghfield | 186 yd | |
| Baxterstorey at Prudential | 121 Kings Road | 257 yd | |
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 263 yd | |
| Whistlestop Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 2 yd | |
| The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road | 64 yd | |
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 267 yd | |
| Back of Beyond | 108 Kings Road | 276 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 263 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 263 yd | |
| Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road | 522 yd | |
| Lincoln Coffee House | 60 Kings Road | 522 yd | |
| Kings Chef | 19 London Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 321 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 541 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Market Place | 710 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 362 yd | |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 663 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 749 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 | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.