Redlands Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 5HE 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 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 5HD, RG1 5EU, RG1 5PH, RG1 5HN, RG1 5HQ, RG1 5HH, RG1 5EX, RG1 5HG, RG1 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 5HE is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 42.7% | 42% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 57.3% | 58% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 5HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 53.9% | 63.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 25% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 57.3% | 52.2% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 5HE this area, 6% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.7% | 59% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 62.1% | 63.1% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 61.5% | 54.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 21.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 54.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 27.2% | 6.0% | 21.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redlands Road was 364.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 312.4% higher than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redlands Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 24th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 8 40 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-21 | £160,491 |
| Flat 9 40 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-10-11 | £148,302 |
| Flat 8 40 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-07-05 | £143,292 |
| Gospel Hall Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £3,060,000 | 2017-07-31 | £3,101,095 |
| Flat 2 40 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2014-09-26 | £212,036 |
RG1 5HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5HE 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 | 129 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 490 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Blue Coffee Shop South Block at Royal Berkshire Hospital | Craven Road | 195 yd | |
| Sizzling Spice | 62 Christchurch Road | 497 yd | |
| VEL | 73 Whitley Street | 563 yd | |
| Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street | 563 yd | |
| AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 425 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 54 Christchurch Road | 497 yd | |
| MNKY Lounge | 30 Erleigh Road | 674 yd | |
| Piwnica Pub | 81 London Road | 720 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 64 Christchurch Road | 497 yd | |
| Home Cooking | 2 Highgrove Street | 523 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 563 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 563 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 53 Whitley Street | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 563 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 770 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 806 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 353 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| St Joseph'S College Stp ADDINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| St Joseph'S College UPPER REDLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| University Of Reading Sports Park SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 708 yd | |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 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 | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.