Zinzan Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 7UG 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 Zinzan Street, Reading, RG1 7UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG1 7UQ, RG1 7XS, RG1 7XT, RG1 7UP, RG1 7XU, RG1 7UD, RG1 7UR, RG1 7JP, RG1 7UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG1 7UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 53.7% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 46.3% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 7UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.3% 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 | 56.9% | 76.3% | 19.4% | 37.9% | 38.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 17.3% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 47.2% | 51.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 40% | 38.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.6% | 16.5% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 4.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 28.9% | 21.8% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 16.6% | 4% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% | 10.6% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 54% | 46.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 36.4% 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 | 43.4% | 36.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| European Union | 24.7% | 24.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 15.7% | 9.9% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 25.7% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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% | 36.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 23% | 14.4% | -8.6% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 20.4% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 17.4% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zinzan Street was 258.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Zinzan Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 36th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Zinzan Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-05-22 | £477,039 |
| 17 Zinzan Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-15 | £278,690 |
| B 27 Zinzan Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-11 | £145,459 |
| Flat B 47 Zinzan Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-25 | £145,166 |
| 41 Zinzan Street, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-09-18 | £514,229 |
RG1 7UG 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 7UG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,150 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 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oasis | 21 Baker Street | 83 yd | |
| Biryani Boyzz | 109 Oxford Road | 106 yd | |
| Reading Association for the Blind | Carey Street | 153 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Church Lunch Club | Anstey Road | 162 yd | |
| The Carey Centre | Anstey Road | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | 5 Russell Street | 190 yd | |
| The Castle Tap Public House | 120 Castle Street | 250 yd | |
| The Butler | 85-91 Chatham Street | 264 yd | |
| Police Social Club | Castle Street | 274 yd | |
| CultureMix Arts & Music Centre | 7 Queens Walk | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 109b Oxford Road | 114 yd | |
| Doner and Gyros | 45 Oxford Road | 149 yd | |
| Biryanish | 92a Oxford Road | 151 yd | |
| Bombay Punjabi | 100 Oxford Road | 156 yd | |
| Pizza House | 80 Oxford Road | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28-34 Oxford Road | 302 yd | |
| Iceland | 47 Oxford Road | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | 12 Tilehurst Road | 426 yd | |
| K & K Supermarket | 35 St Marys Butts | 434 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 174 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| The Gym (Reading Central) ST. MARYS BUTTS | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 605 yd | |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 856 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road) CAVERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| St Edward'S Prep School TILEHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,082 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 | 176.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.