London Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 4SJ 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 4SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 4QA, RG1 4QD, RG1 4GQ, RG1 4PH, RG1 2SF, RG1 2SB, RG1 4QP, RG1 4QH, RG1 4GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 4SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 52.2% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 53.1% | 47.8% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 4SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.1% 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 | 64.5% | 72.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 34.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 22.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (89.3%) 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% | 56.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4SJ this area, 6.8% 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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 19.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 56.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56% 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% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 60.9% | 56% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -25.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 37.4% 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% | 37.4% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 24.8% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 24.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.9% 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% | 37.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14.7% | 7.9% | -6.8% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 9.6% | -8.0% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 32.4% | 23.5% | 1.9% | 30.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 13% | 1.5% | 11.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Street was 177.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Abbey and the 72nd highest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 London Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-05-30 | £367,939 |
| 90 London Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-01-02 | £800,809 |
| Flat 4 70 London Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2024-01-03 | £193,808 |
| Flat 8 118 - 128 London Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-24 | £178,700 |
| Flat 1 Archway House, 72A London Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-01 | £222,167 |
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 4SJ 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 | 230 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 164 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| 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 | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,801 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 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 911 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 | - not rated | 267 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 212 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Dolphins Dolphins Ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital RG1 5AN | - not rated | 698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 3 yd | |
| Global Cafe-Bar/ World Shop | 35-39 London Street | 163 yd | |
| Rising Sun Art Centre | 30 Silver Street | 225 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | 1 Queens Road | 294 yd | |
| Bubble Tea by Sakurado London | Unit K2 The Oracle | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 163 yd | |
| South Street Arts Centre Bar | 21 South Street | 253 yd | |
| Las Iguanas at The Oracle | Bridge Street | 382 yd | |
| Ukrainian Social Club | 21 Sidmouth Street | 406 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya/Korean Krispy | 84 London Street | 3 yd | |
| Kings Chef | 19 London Road | 142 yd | |
| My Cookie Dough at the Oracle | Bridge Street | 382 yd | |
| Nescafe Azera Barista + | Bridge Street | 382 yd | |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle | Bridge Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 106 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 134 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Market Place | 525 yd | |
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 559 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 267 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 621 yd | |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 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 | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.6% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.