Prospect Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 7TR is located in the Coley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 7TY, RG1 7YH, RG1 7RA, RG1 6NL, RG1 7XZ, RG1 7YL, RG1 7YX, RG1 7XR, RG1 6NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 7TR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG1 7TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.4% | 34.7% | -10.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 57.1% | 16.9% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 50.7% | 60.1% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.6% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 11.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 51.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.8% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 67.1% | 54% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 62.1% | 56.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 17.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 57% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 20.7% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 6.3% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Street was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Street has the 37th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 175th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Tetbury Court Prospect Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-12-16 | £177,447 |
| 23 Tetbury Court Prospect Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-16 | £132,568 |
| 1 Tetbury Court Prospect Street, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-07-18 | £59,275 |
| 31 Tetbury Court Prospect Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-05-03 | £196,302 |
| 9 Tetbury Court Prospect Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-14 | £195,145 |
RG1 7TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 734 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrik Inn | 167 Oxford Road | 334 yd | |
| Agnes Coffee Shop | 184 Oxford Road | 394 yd | |
| McDonalds | 287 Oxford Road | 398 yd | |
| Cafe 12 | 143-145 Oxford Road | 410 yd | |
| Traditional Romanesc | 146-148 Chatham Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Thistle | 43 Argyle Road | 130 yd | |
| The Face Bar | Ambrose Place | 157 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | 79 Brunswick Street | 277 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 5 Russell Street | 392 yd | |
| Reading & District Irish Association | 96-104 Chatham Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil's Pizza | 166 Oxford Road | 364 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 158 Oxford Road | 364 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 176 Oxford Road | 383 yd | |
| Harput Kebab | 139 Oxford Road | 485 yd | |
| Elles Baguettes | 200 Oxford Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12 Tilehurst Road | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | 211 Oxford Road | 312 yd | |
| Oxford Road Supermarket | 267-271 Oxford Road | 367 yd | |
| Aseda Supermarkets | 170 Oxford Road | 376 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 289-291 Oxford Road | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 480 yd |
| St Edward'S Prep School TILEHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 507 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 792 yd | |
| Fitness4Women AUDLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Ymca (Reading) MILWARD CENTRE MILWARD CENTRE PARKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| The Curzon Club OXFORD ROAD | 996 yd | |
| Kensington Recreation Ground KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.