Cheapside is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 7AA is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheapside, Reading, RG1 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 7LA, RG1 7LB, RG1 7AQ, RG1 7AB, RG1 7AJ, RG1 1HD, RG1 7QJ, RG1 1EL, RG1 1TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 7AA is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 56.9% | 57% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 7AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 49.8% | 63.9% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 30.3% | -16.4% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 61.3% | 52% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 10% | 6.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.6% | 62.1% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3.5% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 40.7% | 24.3% | -16.4% | 3.1% | 21.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 40.7% | 47.6% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 23.2% 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 | 31.9% | 23.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -60.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 23.6% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 52.4% | 40.4% | -12.0% | 5.6% | 34.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 23.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.3% 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 | 31.5% | 23.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -60.1% |
| 10+ Years | 29.4% | 12.3% | -17.1% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.4% | 11.6% | -11.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 20.4% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 32.7% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 30.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29.4% | 76.7% | -47.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 9% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 21.8% | 1.2% | 20.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 20% | 1.7% | 18.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 20.4% | 6.0% | 14.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheapside was 2170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 456.8% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheapside has the highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Abbey and the highest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 951.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Oxford House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2025-06-25 | £148,022 |
| Flat 7 Oxford House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-02-04 | £132,679 |
| Flat 6 Oxford House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-07-19 | £193,370 |
| Flat 4 Oxford House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-12 | £205,459 |
| Flat 6 Oxford House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2018-10-12 | £86,511 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Cheapside, Reading, RG1 7AA has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Cheapside, Reading, RG1 7AA has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in RG1 7AA 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 | 239 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Information and communication | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| River Academy 7 Richfield Avenue , RG1 8EQ | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seagulls Pupil Referral Unit E P Collier Site , Ross Road RG1 8EJ | - not rated | 775 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Café Reading | 14-16 Oxford Road | 10 yd | |
| Rafina Coffee Lounge | 45 West Street | 81 yd | |
| Manzano's Peri Peri | 41 Oxford Road | 83 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 33 Oxford Road | 83 yd | |
| Crispy Dosa Restaurant | 60 Oxford Road | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CultureMix Arts & Music Centre | 7 Queens Walk | 153 yd | |
| Bar Iguana | 11 St Marys Butts | 170 yd | |
| The Boundary | 21-23 St Marys Butts | 170 yd | |
| The Allied Arms | 57 St Marys Butts | 198 yd | |
| Playlist Live / Live Investments | 108 Friar Street | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 40 Oxford Road | 10 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 39-41 Oxford Road | 58 yd | |
| Subway | 21 Oxford Road | 83 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 11-12 West Street | 122 yd | |
| Shawarma Reading | 13 West Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28-34 Oxford Road | 10 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 Oxford Road | 83 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street | 274 yd | |
| K & K Supermarket | 35 St Marys Butts | 292 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 477 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 131 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 565 yd | |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 574 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 583 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road) CAVERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 965 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.