Kings Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4NH 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 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4EF, RG1 4NN, RG1 4DH, RG1 4EE, RG1 4EJ, RG1 4DJ, RG1 4EX, RG1 4DG, RG1 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 4NH 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 4NH, 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 Kings 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.
Kings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Eldon Lodge, 196 - 200 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-05 | £363,333 |
| Flat 12 Eldon Lodge, 196 - 200 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-11 | £272,225 |
| Flat 5 190 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-09-22 | £182,808 |
| Flat 2 190 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-09-17 | £159,426 |
| Flat 3 190 Kings Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2020-04-02 | £161,423 |
RG1 4NH 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 4NH 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 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,968 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 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,386 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 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,193 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 | 228 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 220 yd | |
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 267 yd | |
| Whistlestop Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 267 yd | |
| Pumpkin Cafe Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 267 yd | |
| Friends Coffee House Battle Block at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyndhurst Arms | 88 Queens Road | 107 yd | |
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 131 yd | |
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 166 yd | |
| Piwnica Pub | 81 London Road | 311 yd | |
| Back of Beyond | 108 Kings Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 267 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 267 yd | |
| KFC at Forbury Retail Park | Forbury Road | 619 yd | |
| Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road | 625 yd | |
| Lincoln Coffee House | 60 Kings Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 391 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 669 yd | |
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 747 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 273 yd | |
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 532 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 712 yd | |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 721 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 | 59.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| 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 | 40.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.