Swainstone Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG2 0DX is located in the Katesgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swainstone Road, Reading, RG2 0DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG2 0AS, RG2 0AZ, RG2 0DU, RG2 0AY, RG2 0EL, RG2 0AX, RG2 0ES, RG2 0EJ, RG2 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG2 0DX is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 50.1% | 46.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 53.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 RG2 0DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 64.4% | 65% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 22.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.9% | 24.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 38.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 64.1% | 65.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 46.4% 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 | 62.4% | 46.4% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 29.3% | 20.6% | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 17% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.7% 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 | 61.2% | 46% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 17.7% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swainstone Road was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swainstone Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 203rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Swainstone Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2024-02-09 | £390,841 |
| 34 Swainstone Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-08 | £386,496 |
| 55 Swainstone Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £357,816 | 2023-11-10 | £360,404 |
| 30 Swainstone Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2023-07-27 | £369,704 |
| 61 Swainstone Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2023-07-14 | £394,691 |
RG2 0DX 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 RG2 0DX 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 | 156 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 76 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | 1out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 14 Arkwright Road , Reading RG2 0LU | - not rated | 791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolseley Street Bakery | Unit 12 Robert Cort Industrial Estate | 286 yd | |
| Parthian Climbing | Britten Road | 295 yd | |
| VEL | 73 Whitley Street | 336 yd | |
| Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street | 336 yd | |
| The Meme's Kitchen | 57 Basingstoke Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 466 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 625 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 54 Christchurch Road | 839 yd | |
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 993 yd | |
| Northcourt Bars & Dining at University of Reading | 22 Northcourt Avenue | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny's Caribbean | Britten Road | 295 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 336 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 336 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 53 Whitley Street | 336 yd | |
| Ephesus Grill | 19 Whitley Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 278 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 336 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 888 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 938 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Reading Girls' School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 yd |
| University Of Reading Sports Park SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.