Tippett Rise is in Reading and in Reading district. RG2 0DZ is located in the Katesgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tippett Rise, Reading, RG2 0DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG2 0DJ, RG2 0AG, RG2 0DH, RG2 0AE, RG2 0BN, RG2 0BE, RG2 0AT, RG2 0AB, RG2 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG2 0DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.9% | 41.3% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 47.5% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 16.5% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 43% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 5.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 18.8% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 15.7% |
| Pakistani | 16.8% | 17.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 60.6% | 50.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 65.3% | 51.7% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 24.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 51.7% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tippett Rise was 150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% higher than the Katesgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tippett Rise has the 3rd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove and the 92nd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Tippett Rise, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-12-11 | £154,258 |
| 89 Tippett Rise, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-10 | £166,271 |
| 89 Tippett Rise, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-09-11 | £133,773 |
| 104 Tippett Rise, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-03-17 | £194,603 |
| 105 Tippett Rise, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-01-30 | £210,915 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 5,035 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 | 380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | 1out of 4 | 1,052 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 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 14 Arkwright Road , Reading RG2 0LU | - not rated | 1,102 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 | 326 yd | |
| Parthian Climbing | Britten Road | 344 yd | |
| VEL | 73 Whitley Street | 455 yd | |
| Gooi Nara | 39 Whitley Street | 455 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Rose Kiln Lane | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 434 yd | |
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 585 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 588 yd | |
| Calico Bar & Eatery at Hotel 1843 | 33 London Street | 942 yd | |
| The Castle Tap Public House | 120 Castle Street | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny's Caribbean | Britten Road | 344 yd | |
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 434 yd | |
| Uptown | 41 Whitley Street | 455 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Hut | 37 Whitley Street | 455 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 53 Whitley Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 455 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 491 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 6-8 Crown Street | 705 yd | |
| Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| The Abbey School KENDRICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Kendrick School 41-43 41-43 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 182.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.