Addington Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 5PL 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 Addington Road, Reading, RG1 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 5PJ, RG1 5PN, RG1 5JH, RG1 5PR, RG1 5BF, RG1 5PW, RG1 5PP, RG1 5PS, RG1 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 5PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 56.7% | 52.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 43.3% | 47.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.8% | 42% | -15.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 46.2% | 18.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 55.7% | 58.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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 5PL this area, 8.5% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 66.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.9% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 56.4% | 53.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 43.6% 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 | 54.6% | 43.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 16.9% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 25.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.9% 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 | 52.6% | 43.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 24.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Central Asia | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Road was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addington Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 128th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Malvern Court Addington Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-29 | £207,839 |
| 34 Malvern Court Addington Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-02-07 | £657,279 |
| 29 Malvern Court Addington Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-07-19 | £214,148 |
| 12 Malvern Court Addington Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,750 | 2023-07-07 | £207,774 |
| 32 Malvern Court Addington Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £792,700 | 2022-06-30 | £784,451 |
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 5PL 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 116 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,882 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 | 526 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 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 563 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 777 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 | 291 yd | |
| Monty's | 41 Addington Road | 340 yd | |
| Cafe Yolk | 44 Erleigh Road | 398 yd | |
| Sizzling Spice | 62 Christchurch Road | 517 yd | |
| Boba Bloom | 91 Erleigh Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNKY Lounge | 30 Erleigh Road | 398 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 54 Christchurch Road | 517 yd | |
| Piwnica Pub | 81 London Road | 676 yd | |
| Hope & Bear | 153 London Road | 760 yd | |
| Salisbury Conservative Club | 316 Kings Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn's Traditional Fish and Chips | 42b Erleigh Road | 399 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | 50 Erleigh Road | 430 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 64 Christchurch Road | 517 yd | |
| League of Friends Store Maternity Ward at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 671 yd | |
| RVS Cancer Centre Tea Bar at Royal Berkshire Hospital | London Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 488 yd | |
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 766 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 847 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 884 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S College Stp ADDINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 140 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 197 yd |
| St Joseph'S College UPPER REDLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 255 yd |
| University Of Reading Sports Park SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 686 yd | |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 852 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.