Redlands Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 5HX 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 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 5JB, RG1 5HU, RG2 7BH, RG1 5HY, RG2 7AZ, RG1 5JD, RG2 7BE, RG2 7BD, RG2 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 5HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 49.8% | 52.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 5HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 41.4% | 42.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 49.1% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88%) 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 | 57.6% | 55.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 5HX this area, 8.7% 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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 23.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 57% | 57.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 81% | 74.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 74.6% | 69.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 70.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 12.2% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 4.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redlands Road was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redlands Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 70th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2019-04-15 | £813,659 |
| 25 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2017-04-21 | £680,089 |
| 25 Redlands Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2006-03-01 | £1,009,554 |
RG1 5HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5HX 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | 2out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 195 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 747 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Spice | 62 Christchurch Road | 110 yd | |
| Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading | 20 Northcourt Avenue | 370 yd | |
| Eat at Agriculture | University Of Reading, Earley Gate | 616 yd | |
| The Breakfast Box | Edith Morley Building, University of Reading, Whiteknights Road | 616 yd | |
| Jamaica Blue Coffee Shop South Block at Royal Berkshire Hospital | Craven Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | 54 Christchurch Road | 110 yd | |
| Northcourt Bars & Dining at University of Reading | 22 Northcourt Avenue | 427 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 804 yd | |
| MNKY Lounge | 30 Erleigh Road | 836 yd | |
| Mojo's Bar | Reading University Students' Union, Pepper Lane | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 64 Christchurch Road | 110 yd | |
| Spicy Hyderabad | 77 Northumberland Avenue | 818 yd | |
| Dilwar Pindi Express | 87 Northumberland Avenue | 818 yd | |
| Bo Wah | 85 Northumberland Avenue | 818 yd | |
| Finn's Traditional Fish and Chips | 42b Erleigh Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 827 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 883 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Reading Sports Park SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 118 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 364 yd |
| St Joseph'S College UPPER REDLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| St Joseph'S College Stp ADDINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Leighton Park School LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Reading Girls' School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.