Rose Kiln Lane is in Reading and in Reading district. RG2 0HP 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 Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG2 0HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0HP, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 52.7% | 27.5% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 37.4% | -17.9% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 2.1% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 42.3% | 53.6% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 7.2% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 10% | -21.7% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8.6% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 57.4% | 37.5% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 17.9% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.6% | 53% | -28.6% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 84.6% | 51.6% | -33.0% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 25.3% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 51.5% | -32.8% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 14% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 13.7% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.3% | 76.7% | -30.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 17% | 1.2% | 15.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Kiln Lane was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Kiln Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 227th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnbrook House Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, Reading Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2025-06-26 | £2,417,610 |
| Flat 8 Cadogan House Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £147,500 | 2024-09-20 | £141,748 |
| Flat 19 Cadogan House Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £147,500 | 2024-09-20 | £141,748 |
| Flat 25 Cadogan House Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £220,000 | 2024-09-20 | £211,420 |
| Flat 9 Cadogan House Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £147,500 | 2024-09-20 | £141,748 |
| Full-Time Employee | 232 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | 1out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coley Primary School Wolseley Street , RG1 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,082 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 14 Arkwright Road , Reading RG2 0LU | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 11 Glebe Road , RG2 7AG | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks | Rose Kiln Lane | 88 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Rose Kiln Lane | 88 yd | |
| Parthian Climbing | Britten Road | 535 yd | |
| Wolseley Street Bakery | Unit 12 Robert Cort Industrial Estate | 535 yd | |
| Churches In Reading Drop In Centre | Berkeley Avenue | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle | Katesgrove Lane | 785 yd | |
| The Hop Leaf | 163 Southampton Street | 895 yd | |
| The Castle Tap Public House | 120 Castle Street | 1,002 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny's Caribbean | Britten Road | 535 yd | |
| JFC | 54 Wensley Road | 561 yd | |
| Pizza2Night | 155-157 Southampton Street | 895 yd | |
| Wok on Wheels | 59 Basingstoke Road | 920 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 49 Basingstoke Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse Iceland | Rose Kiln Lane | 88 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 935 yd | |
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coley Recreation Ground HOLYBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Coley Park School (Closed) Wensley Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| St Marys & All Saints Ce Primary School ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL WENSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 944 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 22.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.