Addington Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 5PX 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 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 5PZ, RG1 5NJ, RG1 5QS, RG1 5QG, RG1 5NT, RG1 5NN, RG1 5QB, RG1 5QL, RG1 5QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 5PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 46.8% | 49.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 71.1% | 72.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 20.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 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 (90.3%) 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 | 60.5% | 59.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 5PX this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41% | 42.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 25.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 39% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 77.3% | 67.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 78.9% | 72.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 72.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 16.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Road was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addington Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Park and the 162nd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Addington Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-19 | £438,750 |
| 50 Addington Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-04-25 | £477,636 |
| 96 Addington Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-03-27 | £300,000 |
| 26 Addington Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-12-01 | £582,669 |
| 86 Addington Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-01-28 | £507,256 |
RG1 5PX 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 5PX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,447 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 | 281 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 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School 148 Wokingham Road , RG6 1JR | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,805 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 | 350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 954 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Bloom | 91 Erleigh Road | 125 yd | |
| Monty's | 41 Addington Road | 134 yd | |
| Cafe Yolk | 44 Erleigh Road | 216 yd | |
| Early Cafe at Crown Colonnade | London Road | 522 yd | |
| Kaspas / Fat Twins | 120 London Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNKY Lounge | 30 Erleigh Road | 216 yd | |
| Hope & Bear | 153 London Road | 594 yd | |
| Up The Junction | 231 London Road | 621 yd | |
| Salisbury Conservative Club | 316 Kings Road | 650 yd | |
| Palmer Tavern | 128 Wokingham Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong City | 50 Erleigh Road | 178 yd | |
| Finn's Traditional Fish and Chips | 42b Erleigh Road | 213 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 10 Wokingham Road | 523 yd | |
| K K's Grill | 189 London Road | 591 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 211 London Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road | 197 yd | |
| Tesco at Crown Collonade | London Road | 522 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 201 London Road | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S College UPPER REDLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| St Joseph'S College Stp ADDINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Maiden Erlegh School Reading CRESCENT ROAD | tennis courts | 584 yd |
| The Warehouse 1A 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD | 618 yd | |
| Utc Reading CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio (Closed) 221-225 221-225 Kings Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| The Polish Parish House LONDON ROAD | 763 yd | |
| University Of Reading Sports Park SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Palmer Park Sports Stadium PALMER PARK PALMER PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 844 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.