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Trafford Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG1 8JP is located in the Thames electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Trafford Road, Reading, RG1 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG1 8EQ, RG1 8HW, RG1 8PA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG1 8JP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%47.2%-2.3% 51.0% -3.8%
Male50.5%52.8%2.3% 49.0% 3.8%

Partnership Status

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 8JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single51.3%52.7%1.4% 37.9% 14.8%
Married: Opposite sex40.6%36.5%-4.1% 44.2% -7.7%
Married: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Separated1.9%3.8%1.9% 2.2% 1.6%
Divorced4.2%4.2%0.0% 9.1% -4.9%
Widowed1.9%1.5%-0.4% 6.1% -4.6%

Health

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 (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.1%62.9%7.8% 48.4% 14.5%
Good health36.4%28%-8.4% 33.6% -5.6%
Fair health5.9%6.2%0.3% 12.7% -6.5%
Bad health1.6%2.9%1.3% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8JP this area, 9.6% 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 56.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.4%9.6%1.2% 18.2% -8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.8%6.2%-2.6% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.4%6.2%-2.2% 13.4% -7.2%
Apprenticeship2.3%3.5%1.2% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%18.5%7.0% 16.9% 1.6%
Degree or Similar52.1%56.2%4.1% 33.8% 22.4%
Other8.4%0%-8.4% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.9%0%-1.9% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian9.3%9%-0.3% 3.1% 5.9%
Pakistani1.9%4.8%2.9% 2.7% 2.1%
Other Asian4.7%8.7%4.0% 1.6% 7.1%
Black African3.1%3.9%0.8% 2.5% 1.4%
Black Caribbean2.8%3.2%0.4% 1.0% 2.2%
Other Black0.9%0%-0.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%1%1.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.6%0.3%-1.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White71.3%65.8%-5.5% 81.4% -15.6%
Other1.6%1.3%-0.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.4%60.3%-5.1% 83.2% -22.9%
European Union8.1%15.3%7.2% 6.1% 9.2%
Rest of Europe1.2%2.3%1.1% 0.8% 1.5%
Africa4%2.6%-1.4% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia15%16.6%1.6% 5.6% 11.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.7%2.6%-2.1% 1.3% 1.3%
Oceania1.6%0.3%-1.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK64.8%59.7%-5.1% 83.2% -23.5%
10+ Years5.6%16.8%11.2% 9.8% 7.0%
5-10 Years8.1%12.6%4.5% 2.9% 9.7%
2-5 Years8.4%8.4%0.0% 2.2% 6.2%
Less than 2 years13.1%2.6%-10.5% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.6% 76.7% -9.1%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
Spain3.6% 0.4% 3.2%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania2.6% 0.9% 1.7%
Other EU countries4.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia8.1% 1.2% 6.9%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5.8% 13.5% -7.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43% 37.2% 5.8%
Christian29.4% 46.2% -16.8%
Buddhist1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Hindu11% 1.7% 9.3%
Muslim8.4% 6.5% 1.9%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Trafford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafford Road was 272.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Trafford Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 33rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG1 8JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Trafford Road are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Reading.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Trafford Road, Reading, RG1 8JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG1 8JP

Average Price
£520,986
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£520,986

Estimated Average Property Prices for Trafford Road

Average Price
£720,377
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£720,377

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Trafford Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Unit 9 Trafford Road, Reading, Reading
Other, an established residential building
£370,0002024-05-29 £377,308
15 Trafford Road, Reading, Reading
Other, an established residential building
£265,0002021-03-31 £283,805
1 - 3 Trafford Road, Reading, Reading
Other, an established residential building
£910,0002020-01-30 £1,022,577
1 - 3 Trafford Road, Reading, Reading
Other, an established residential building
£850,0002020-01-30 £955,155
1 - 3 Trafford Road, Reading, Reading
Other, an established residential building
£910,0002020-01-30 £1,022,577
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG1 8JP

Employment

RG1 8JP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee149
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Retired9
Looking after home or family9
Unemployed6
Other5
Student (economically inactive)4

Employment Industry

Information and communication41
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Education24
Human health and social work activities22
Financial and insurance activities18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Construction12
Administrative and support service activities11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage8
Manufacturing8
Other5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Bridge Nursery School
Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU
4out of 4 2,078 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Caversham Nursery School
114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA
4out of 4 2,561 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB
4out of 4 2,685 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA
4out of 4 3,668 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Blagdon Nursery School
Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT
4out of 4 4,631 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
E P Collier Primary School
Ross Road , RG1 8DZ
3out of 4 829 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Civitas Academy
90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL
3out of 4 922 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Oxford Road Community School
146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ
3out of 4 979 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Thameside Primary School
Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB
3out of 4 1,324 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD
3out of 4 1,438 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB
3out of 4 2,243 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Kendrick School
London Road , RG1 5BN
4out of 4 2,350 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR
3out of 4 2,369 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP
3out of 4 2,594 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX
2out of 4 3,001 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hemdean House School
Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD
- not rated 1,380 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edward's Prep
64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH
- not rated 1,481 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Cranbury College
Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS
- not rated 1,545 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Anne's School
6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX
- not rated 1,689 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ
- not rated 1,869 yd Miscellaneous Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Toby CarveryRichfield Avenue122 yd
Genting Casino (Reading)18 Richfield Avenue268 yd
The Imperial Kitchen18 Richfield Avenue268 yd
Proper TakeoutMilford Road367 yd
Dolphin's Caribbean Catering Ltd26-90 Great Knollys Street670 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Crucible Sports and Social ClubUnit 6 Richfield Avenue72 yd
Rivermead Bowls ClubRichfield Avenue122 yd
Phantom Brewing CoMeadow Road562 yd
The Moderation213 Caversham Road712 yd
Medusa LodgeAbattoirs Road778 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Thameside Promenade Kiosk1 Thames Side Promenade122 yd
Pasta EvangelistsMilford Road367 yd
Makan Malaysia UK LLPMilford Road367 yd
7 Bone ReadingMilford Road367 yd
Big Jacks Peri Peri171 Caversham Road712 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nisa163-165 Caversham Road749 yd
Aseda Supermarkets170 Oxford Road924 yd
Oxford Road Supermarket267-271 Oxford Road963 yd
Tesco211 Oxford Road964 yd
Reading Food Centre290a Oxford Road1,001 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Post Office Sports And Social Club (Closed)
Richfield Avenue
73 yd
Leaderboard Golf Centre (Closed)
Richfield Avenue
golf174 yd
Rivermead Leisure Complex
RIVERMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX RIVERMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX RICHFIELD AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool297 yd
Crossfit Reading
Hodsoll Road
635 yd
Revive Health Club (Reading)
Caversham Bridge Caversham Bridge RICHFIELD AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool688 yd
Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road)
CAVERSHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite842 yd
Fitness4Women
AUDLEY STREET
health and fitness suite847 yd
Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed)
Battle Street
swimming pool859 yd
Anytime Fitness (Reading)
Chatham Place
health and fitness suite1,040 yd
Caversham Health & Fitness Club
ARCHWAY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts1,085 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.