Shinfield Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG2 7BW is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG2 7HE, RG2 7HA, RG2 7BH, RG1 5HX, RG2 7BJ, RG2 7BE, RG2 7AZ, RG1 5HY, RG2 7JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG2 7BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 51.3% | 54.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 7BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.3% 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 | 37.9% | 80.3% | 42.4% | 37.9% | 42.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 16.3% | -31.6% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 1.1% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 50.6% | 54.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 39.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 5.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 RG2 7BW this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 2.9% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 53.5% | 40.6% | 16.9% | 36.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 34% | -17.4% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 81.4% | 60.7% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 75.6% | 61.9% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 17.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 62% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 4.5% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 18.9% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shinfield Road was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Shinfield Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Church and the 88th lowest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Shinfield Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2024-01-12 | £776,000 |
| 20 Shinfield Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2020-10-09 | £755,470 |
| 36A Shinfield Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-07-17 | £589,702 |
| 36C Shinfield Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2019-12-03 | £634,708 |
| 36E Shinfield Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £546,000 | 2019-05-31 | £648,250 |
RG2 7BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7BW 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) | 387 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Palmer Junior School Basingstoke Road , RG2 0EN | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Palmer Infant and Nursery School Basingstoke Road , RG2 0EN | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Palmer Primary School 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 70 Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PP | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | - not rated | 882 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 891 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School 135 Bulmershe Road , RG1 5SG | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 455 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 472 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Groveside School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender House 17 Newcastle Road , Whitley RG2 7TN | - not rated | 631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading | 20 Northcourt Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Sizzling Spice | 62 Christchurch Road | 277 yd | |
| Eat at Agriculture | University Of Reading, Earley Gate | 470 yd | |
| The Breakfast Box | Edith Morley Building, University of Reading, Whiteknights Road | 470 yd | |
| Dough Bros | 87 Northumberland Avenue | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcourt Bars & Dining at University of Reading | 22 Northcourt Avenue | 194 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 54 Christchurch Road | 277 yd | |
| Mojo's Bar | Reading University Students' Union, Pepper Lane | 778 yd | |
| Reading Bowling Club | 94 Kendrick Road | 996 yd | |
| MNKY Lounge | 30 Erleigh Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 64 Christchurch Road | 277 yd | |
| Spicy Hyderabad | 77 Northumberland Avenue | 753 yd | |
| Dilwar Pindi Express | 87 Northumberland Avenue | 753 yd | |
| Bo Wah | 85 Northumberland Avenue | 753 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 49 Basingstoke Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Superstore | 69-71 Whitley Street | 982 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Whitley Street | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Reading Sports Park SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 176 yd |
| Cintra Park FICKLING COURT FICKLING COURT SHERFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Leighton Park School LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| St Joseph'S College UPPER REDLANDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| St Joseph'S College Stp ADDINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Reading Girls' School NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Reading School MAIN HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ERLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Reading School Grass Pitches MORGAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Express Fitness Gym (Closed) Whitley Street | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 229.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.