Talbot Court is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 6QH is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Talbot Court, Reading, RG1 6QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 7SN, RG1 6QB, RG1 6QA, RG1 6QE, RG1 6BX, RG1 7RQ, RG1 6BS, RG1 6QD, RG1 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 6QH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 44% | 48.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 56% | 51.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 6QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 49.3% | 43.2% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 43.6% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 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 (85.1%) 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 | 57.7% | 55% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 30.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.7% | 56.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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 | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 18.9% | 19.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 16.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 64.5% | 49% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 9% | 7.0% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 34.3% 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 | 57.3% | 34.3% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -48.9% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 16.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.8% | 33.6% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 28.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.2% 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 | 56.7% | 34.3% | -22.4% | 83.2% | -48.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 27% | 18.2% | 2.2% | 24.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 15.6% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.2% | 76.7% | -39.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 15.2% | 1.2% | 14.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 17.3% | 1.7% | 15.6% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Court was 254.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Court has the 21st highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Abbey and the 45th highest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Talbot Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-12-05 | £105,600 |
| 16 Talbot Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-09-02 | £86,112 |
| 19 Talbot Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-05-17 | £97,399 |
| 5 Talbot Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2023-06-14 | £88,818 |
| 6 Talbot Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-03-20 | £79,032 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | - not rated | 929 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 898 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| River Academy 7 Richfield Avenue , RG1 8EQ | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Seagulls Pupil Referral Unit E P Collier Site , Ross Road RG1 8EJ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphins Dolphins Ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital RG1 5AN | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Salvation Army | Willow Street | 67 yd | |
| Filter Coffee House | 33 Castle Street | 200 yd | |
| J's Tea Bar at Reading Magistrates Court | Castle Street | 217 yd | |
| Sweeney & Todd | 10 Castle Street | 217 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Church Lunch Club | Anstey Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Social Club | Castle Street | 123 yd | |
| Brewdog | 11 Castle Street | 200 yd | |
| The Castle Tap Public House | 120 Castle Street | 218 yd | |
| CultureMix Arts & Music Centre | 7 Queens Walk | 290 yd | |
| The Cocktail Club Reading | 5 Gun Street | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ghost Collective | 1d Queens Walk | 289 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 10 St Marys Butts | 324 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Gun Street | 341 yd | |
| Subway | 21 Oxford Road | 368 yd | |
| The Hut Central Kebabs | 39 St Marys Butts | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & K Supermarket | 35 St Marys Butts | 274 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 Oxford Road | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | 28-34 Oxford Road | 431 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 609 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-8 Broad Street | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 742 yd | |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 898 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 941 yd | |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 952 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.