Admirals Court is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 6SP is located in the Coley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Admirals Court, Reading, RG1 6SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 6SW, RG1 6EJ, RG1 6SS, RG1 6DG, RG2 0HP, RG1 6HD, RG1 6HE, RG1 6JU, RG1 6HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 6SP is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 47.3% | 44.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 | 32.7% | 37% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 49.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 38.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.2% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 42.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 72.2% | 64.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 76.8% | 64.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 14.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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% | 64.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.9% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Admirals Court was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Coley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Admirals Court has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Coley and the 30th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Admirals Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-31 | £199,593 |
| 72 Admirals Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-11-21 | £209,861 |
| 58 Admirals Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-10-08 | £175,749 |
| 59 Admirals Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-06-11 | £183,264 |
| 53 Admirals Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-01-29 | £183,105 |
RG1 6SP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG1 6SP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,591 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 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | 1out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Casino | Rose Kiln Lane | 242 yd | |
| 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks | Rose Kiln Lane | 242 yd | |
| Churches In Reading Drop In Centre | Berkeley Avenue | 280 yd | |
| Wolseley Street Bakery | Unit 12 Robert Cort Industrial Estate | 644 yd | |
| Parthian Climbing | Britten Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 531 yd | |
| The Castle Tap Public House | 120 Castle Street | 739 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 755 yd | |
| Police Social Club | Castle Street | 848 yd | |
| Brewdog | 11 Castle Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFC | 54 Wensley Road | 502 yd | |
| Lenny's Caribbean | Britten Road | 652 yd | |
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 755 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 894 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 894 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 907 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 937 yd | |
| Tesco | 12 Tilehurst Road | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Coley Park School (Closed) Wensley Road | grass pitches | 797 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 | 870 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 56.0% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.