Watlington Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4RQ is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4RT, RG1 4FH, RG1 4EG, RG1 4RD, RG1 4RS, RG1 5BS, RG1 4ED, RG1 4EB, RG1 4EH.

Watlington Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Watlington Street are based on 209 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Reading.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG1 4RQ

Average Price
£323,333
Semi-Detached
£243,690
Terraced
£345,489
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£211,598
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watlington Street

Average Price
£354,423
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watlington Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
93 Watlington Street, Reading, Reading
Terraced, an established residential building
£330,0002022-12-02 £298,526
89 Watlington Street, Reading, Reading
Terraced, an established residential building
£290,0002022-05-27 £275,061
71 Watlington Street, Reading, Reading
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002020-09-04 £293,872
Flat B 79 Watlington Street, Reading, Reading
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£232,0002018-09-05 £212,984
93 Watlington Street, Reading, Reading
Terraced, an established residential building
£281,0002018-05-30 £284,896

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Bridge Nursery School
Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU
4out of 4 1,614 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Caversham Nursery School
114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA
4out of 4 1,730 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Blagdon Nursery School
Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT
4out of 4 2,748 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Ambleside Centre
Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ
4out of 4 4,362 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB
4out of 4 4,909 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 710 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Katesgrove Primary School
Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL
3out of 4 879 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Town Primary School
School Terrace , RG1 3LS
3out of 4 1,040 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Milman Road , RG2 0AY
3out of 4 1,189 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Coley Primary School
Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ
3out of 4 1,240 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kendrick School
London Road , RG1 5BN
4out of 4 260 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Reading School
Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW
4out of 4 786 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL
3out of 4 1,739 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
UTC Reading
Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ
4out of 4 1,749 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Reading Girls' School
Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY
1out of 4 2,029 yd Academy sponsor led No Girls More About School

Not applicable

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 130 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ
- not rated 349 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Abbey School Reading
17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ
- not rated 504 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Trinity Christian School
11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG
- not rated 1,125 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hamilton School
40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY
- not rated 1,202 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Reading Golders at Wesley Methodist Church84 Queens Road173 yd
AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire HospitalLondon Road176 yd
Whistlestop Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire HospitalLondon Road176 yd
Pumpkin Cafe Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire HospitalLondon Road176 yd
Friends Coffee House Battle Block at Royal Berkshire HospitalLondon Road176 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Retreat8 St Johns Street116 yd
The Lyndhurst Arms88 Queens Road177 yd
The Weather Station19 Eldon Terrace271 yd
South Street Arts Centre Bar21 South Street350 yd
Ukrainian Social Club21 Sidmouth Street355 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire HospitalLondon Road176 yd
RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire HospitalLondon Road176 yd
Kings Chef19 London Road473 yd
Paya/Korean Krispy84 London Street567 yd
Kings Grill16 Kings Road577 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
YingYao Supermarket77-79 Kings Road414 yd
Big Bazaar13-17 London Road490 yd
Tesco6-8 Crown Street570 yd
Tesco4 Market Place769 yd
Tesco at Crown CollonadeLondon Road836 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kendrick School
41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool316 yd
The Polish Parish House
LONDON ROAD
340 yd
Buzz Gym (Reading)
KINGS ROAD
health and fitness suite401 yd
Reading College
KINGS ROAD
health and fitness suite446 yd
The Abbey School
KENDRICK ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool475 yd
Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed)
Forbury Road
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite548 yd
Reading School Grass Pitches
MORGAN ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts557 yd
Reading School
MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool660 yd
St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School
121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD
artificial grass pitch709 yd
Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed)
221-225 221-225 Kings Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool745 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 92.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 92.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed86.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed154.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed12.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Watlington Street dangerous?

In 2023, 905 crimes were reported near Watlington Street . Only 9% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered dangerous. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of RG1 4RQ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ

Employment

RG1 4RQ area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 5% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee122
Part-Time Employee21
Retired21
Self-Employed18
Unemployed10
Looking after home or family7
Other5
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Long-Term Sick or disabled

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Information and communication20
Education16
Human health and social work activities14
Manufacturing11
Administrative and support service activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Financial and insurance activities6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Other4
Construction4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities3
Mining and quarrying2
Transport and storage2

People

Gender

Female122
Male126

Partnership Status

Single122
Married: Opposite sex69
Separated1
Divorced22
Widowed4

Health

Very good health112
Good health108
Fair health28

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications18
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
Degree or Similar 140
Other4

Culture

Ethnic Group

Chinese2
Indian8
Pakistani7
Other Asian11
Black African13
Black Caribbean1
Other Black2
Mixed White and African1
Mixed White and Caribbean5
Mixed Other6
White177
Roma1
Arab5
Other9

Country of Birth

United Kingdom153
European Union44
Rest of Europe6
Africa13
Middle East and Asia24
The Americas and the Caribbean7
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK153
10+ Years27
5-10 Years18
2-5 Years29
Less than 2 years21

Passport Held

United Kingdom142
Ireland4
France7
Germany3
Italy7
Portugal2
Lithuania2
Poland6
Romania11
Other EU countries10
Other Europe3
North Africa1
Central and Western Africa6
South and Eastern Africa1
Eastern Asia1
Southern Asia4
South-East Asia9
North America and the Caribbean1
Central and South America2
Oceania1
No passport held24

Religion

No religion118
Christian100
Buddhist3
Hindu3
Muslim9
Sikh7
Other religion1
Not answered7