London Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 5BY 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 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 5BB, RG1 4JW, RG1 4PL, RG1 4JH, RG1 5AS, RG1 4PZ, RG1 4PD, RG1 4HP, RG1 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 5BY, 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 | 41.9% | 52.2% | 10.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 58.1% | 47.8% | -10.3% | 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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 56.7% | 70.5% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 22.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 47.2% | 55.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 19.1% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 56% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 14.3% | 2.3% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 69.5% | 51.6% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 33.1% 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 | 61.4% | 33.1% | -28.3% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 22.8% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 25.3% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.6% 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 | 60.2% | 33.1% | -27.1% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 15.6% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 15.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 27.2% | 17.0% | 1.9% | 25.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.1% | 0.3% | 11.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Park and the 142nd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 5B 87 London Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-05-31 | £166,219 |
| 85 London Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £611,000 | 2023-03-31 | £608,509 |
| Flat A 79 London Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-10-21 | £305,623 |
| Flat 3 79 London Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-10-07 | £201,411 |
| Flat 5B 87 London Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-07-12 | £155,730 |
RG1 5BY 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 5BY 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 | 118 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,292 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 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,073 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 | 114 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd | |
| Whistlestop Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd | |
| Pumpkin Cafe Level 2 Main Entrance at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd | |
| Friends Coffee House Battle Block at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd | |
| The Eating Hub Restaurant at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piwnica Pub | 81 London Road | 23 yd | |
| The Weather Station | 19 Eldon Terrace | 163 yd | |
| Salisbury Conservative Club | 316 Kings Road | 230 yd | |
| Hope & Bear | 153 London Road | 312 yd | |
| The Retreat | 8 St Johns Street | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 288 yd | |
| K K's Grill | 189 London Road | 473 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 211 London Road | 473 yd | |
| Finn's Traditional Fish and Chips | 42b Erleigh Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 429 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 473 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 535 yd | |
| YingYao Supermarket | 77-79 Kings Road | 719 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 68 yd | |
| Reading College KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| St John'S C Of E (Aided) Primary School 121-147 121-147 ORTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 404 yd |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 441 yd | |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| St Joseph'S College Stp ADDINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 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 | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.