Yew Lane is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 6DA is located in the Coley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Lane, Reading, RG1 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 6DD, RG1 6DS, RG1 6DB, RG1 6EX, RG1 6FB, RG1 6ES, RG1 6EY, RG1 6EU, RG1 6ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 6DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.5% | 49.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.2% | 3.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 39.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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%) 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 | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.2% | 73.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 74.5% | 65.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 66.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Lane was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Coley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Coley and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Yew Lane, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-02-26 | £419,576 |
| 30 Yew Lane, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-05-08 | £235,704 |
| 17 Yew Lane, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-02-22 | £357,381 |
| 1 Yew Lane, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-08-19 | £408,680 |
| 36 Yew Lane, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-04-21 | £381,044 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Park Primary School Wensley Road , RG1 6DU | - not rated | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | - not rated | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | - not rated | 250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 2out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elvian School 61 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Education Centre 11 Arkwright Road , RG2 0LU | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Education Centre Arkwright , RG2 0LU | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 14 Arkwright Road , Reading RG2 0LU | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church | Wensley Road | 361 yd | |
| Shine Community Project | 140 Wensley Road | 444 yd | |
| 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks | Rose Kiln Lane | 595 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Rose Kiln Lane | 595 yd | |
| Churches In Reading Drop In Centre | Berkeley Avenue | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southcote Beefeater | 19 Southcote Lane | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFC | 54 Wensley Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coley Park School (Closed) Wensley Road | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| St Marys & All Saints Ce Primary School ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL WENSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 588 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.