Cheapside is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 7AJ is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheapside, Reading, RG1 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 7AJ, RG1 7AQ, RG1 1HD, RG1 7AA, RG1 7LA, RG1 7LB, RG1 1EL, RG1 7AH, RG1 7LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG1 7AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 48.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (95.6%) 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 | 64% | 65.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around RG1 7AJ this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 79.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 79.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 46.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.8% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 23.2% | 35.1% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 32.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 60.7% | 37.4% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 21.6% 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 | 44.1% | 21.6% | -22.5% | 83.2% | -61.6% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 24.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.6% | 42.9% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 37.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 21.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.2% 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 | 43.6% | 21.4% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -61.8% |
| 10+ Years | 17.1% | 12.2% | -4.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 24.2% | 15.8% | -8.4% | 2.9% | 12.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 29.1% | 21.5% | 2.2% | 26.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 21.4% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 28.9% | 76.7% | -47.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 27.4% | 1.2% | 26.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 29.6% | 1.7% | 27.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheapside was 173.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheapside has the 33rd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 74th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.9%.
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 43 The Picture House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2021-12-17 | £214,825 |
| Flat 40 The Picture House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-08-14 | £243,832 |
| Flat 43 The Picture House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-05-17 | £227,494 |
| Flat 35 The Picture House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,500 | 2018-01-05 | £256,433 |
| Flat 33 The Picture House Cheapside, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-11-30 | £263,764 |
RG1 7AJ 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 7AJ 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 | 212 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 909 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 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 70 yd | |
| Crispy Dosa Restaurant | 60 Oxford Road | 76 yd | |
| My Wok / Chow Out | 89 Friar Street | 103 yd | |
| Rafina Coffee Lounge | 45 West Street | 105 yd | |
| Manzano's Peri Peri | 41 Oxford Road | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CultureMix Arts & Music Centre | 7 Queens Walk | 204 yd | |
| Bar Iguana | 11 St Marys Butts | 230 yd | |
| The Boundary | 21-23 St Marys Butts | 230 yd | |
| Playlist Live / Live Investments | 108 Friar Street | 237 yd | |
| Popworld/ Sub 89 | 110-117 Friar Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 40 Oxford Road | 70 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 39-41 Oxford Road | 103 yd | |
| Subway | 21 Oxford Road | 141 yd | |
| Doner and Gyros | 45 Oxford Road | 155 yd | |
| Shawarma Reading | 13 West Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28-34 Oxford Road | 70 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 Oxford Road | 141 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street | 297 yd | |
| K & K Supermarket | 35 St Marys Butts | 352 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Broad Street | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 137 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 196 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 505 yd | |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road) CAVERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 626 yd | |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Reading) KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.