Caversham Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 7BT 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 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 7BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 1NS, RG1 7HD, RG1 7EB, RG1 7BJ, RG1 1NX, RG1 1NY, RG1 7HW, RG1 7BX, RG1 1NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 7BT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.9% | 47.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 7BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 56.4% | 49.5% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 40.8% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 59.2% | 54.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 63.3% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 14.7% | 1.4% | -13.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 18.9% | 28.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 25.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 51.5% | 43.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 34.9% 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 | 53.6% | 34.9% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15.7% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.8% | 37.5% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16% 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 | 51.9% | 34.9% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 19.2% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 18.3% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41% | 76.7% | -35.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 22.9% | 1.2% | 21.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Hindu | 26.6% | 1.7% | 24.9% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caversham Road was 254.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caversham Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 37th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 417.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Caversham Road, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £3,266,756 | 2021-04-28 | £3,479,574 |
| 45 Caversham Road, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2020-06-26 | £1,558,059 |
| Flat 6 Alastair Nicholas Court Caversham Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-07-06 | £173,861 |
| Flat 4 Alastair Nicholas Court Caversham Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2017-09-04 | £148,454 |
| Flat 1 Alastair Nicholas Court Caversham Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2017-06-30 | £257,026 |
RG1 7BT 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 7BT 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,271 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 | 163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 1,070 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey's Cafe | 9 Greyfriars Road | 144 yd | |
| Flavour Culture at The Gateway | 31 Greyfriars Road | 178 yd | |
| Anonymous Coffee Co | 20 Tudor Road | 186 yd | |
| Greyfriars Church Cafe | Friar Street | 192 yd | |
| The Chef's Table | 42-62 Greyfriars Road | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway | 31 Greyfriars Road | 178 yd | |
| The Greyfriar | 53 Greyfriars Road | 178 yd | |
| Medusa Lodge | Abattoirs Road | 193 yd | |
| Reading Railway Club | 6a Station Hill | 266 yd | |
| Playlist Live / Live Investments | 108 Friar Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffa Street | Great Knollys Street | 85 yd | |
| SAI Kitchen | Weldale Street | 97 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 106 Friar Street | 275 yd | |
| Shawarma Reading | 13 West Street | 283 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 11-12 West Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28-34 Oxford Road | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street | 311 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 Oxford Road | 371 yd | |
| One Below | Caversham Road | 520 yd | |
| Aldi | Caversham Road | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road) CAVERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 371 yd | |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 537 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 668 yd | |
| Revive Health Club (Reading) Caversham Bridge Caversham Bridge RICHFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| The Post Office Sports And Social Club (Closed) Richfield Avenue | 973 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 | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.