London Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4QA is located in the Katesgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Street, Reading, RG1 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4QD, RG1 4SJ, RG1 4PH, RG1 4QH, RG1 4JE, RG1 4GQ, RG1 4GP, RG1 5BJ, RG1 4FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 4QA is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 45.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 4QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 64.5% | 61% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 34.4% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 55.5% | 63.6% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 26.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 4QA this area, 7.2% 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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 13.7% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 64.1% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 16.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 60.9% | 52% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 38.4% 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 | 50.1% | 38.4% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 19.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 29.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.6% 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 | 49.6% | 38.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14.7% | 7.6% | -7.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 8.7% | -8.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 24.4% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 22.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 20.9% | 12.0% | 1.9% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.7% | 76.7% | -38.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 20.2% | 1.2% | 19.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 14.5% | 1.7% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abbey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 London Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-09-18 | £163,160 |
| Addington House, 73 London Street, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-02-15 | £976,776 |
| 81 London Street, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-01-16 | £801,325 |
| 81 London Street, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2022-11-14 | £697,886 |
| 75 - 77 London Street, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £1,305,000 | 2020-11-27 | £1,476,592 |
RG1 4QA 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 4QA 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Information and communication | 63 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | 2out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,314 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 Bakery House | 82 London Street | 53 yd | |
| Global Cafe-Bar/ World Shop | 35-39 London Street | 183 yd | |
| Rising Sun Art Centre | 30 Silver Street | 202 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | 1 Queens Road | 309 yd | |
| Bubble Tea by Sakurado London | Unit K2 The Oracle | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 183 yd | |
| South Street Arts Centre Bar | 21 South Street | 219 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street | 382 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 409 yd | |
| The Outlook | 76-78 Kings Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya/Korean Krispy | 84 London Street | 53 yd | |
| Kings Chef | 19 London Road | 98 yd | |
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 409 yd | |
| Kings Grill | 16 Kings Road | 416 yd | |
| Lincoln Coffee House | 60 Kings Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 93 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 98 yd | |
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Market Place | 544 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 640 yd | |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 853 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 | 14.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.