Winton Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG2 8HJ 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 Winton Road, Reading, RG2 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG2 8HL, RG2 8LL, RG2 8HN, RG2 8LP, RG2 8LJ, RG2 8HH, RG2 8HY, RG2 8HQ, RG2 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG2 8HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 24.3% | 31% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 47.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 41.2% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 15.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 20.3% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 33% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 77.1% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 88% | 72.9% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 14.8% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 87.3% | 72.9% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 21.6% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winton Road was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Winton Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Church and the 39th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Winton Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-15 | £419,764 |
| 54 Winton Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-26 | £380,116 |
| 49 Winton Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-12-19 | £373,408 |
| 43 Winton Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-11 | £409,581 |
| 84 Winton Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,500 | 2021-12-15 | £368,669 |
RG2 8HJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridgeway Primary School Hillbrow , RG2 8JD | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Lulworth Road , RG2 8LX | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School Exbourne Road , RG2 8RH | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School Exbourne Road , Whitley Wood RG2 8RH | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteknights Primary School Fairlawn Green , Shinfield Rise RG2 8EP | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank Hyde End Lane , Ryeish Green RG7 1ER | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus 401 Old Whitley Wood Lane , Shinfield RG2 8QA | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 14 Arkwright Road , Reading RG2 0LU | - not rated | 2,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden 888 | 250 Shinfield Road | 378 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 211 Shinfield Road | 598 yd | |
| Food Avenue | 168a Whitley Wood Road | 929 yd | |
| Emmbrook Court Very Sheltered Housing | Emmbrook Court | 931 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Wood | Shinfield Park, Whitley Wood Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 201 Shinfield Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapla Tandoori | 248c Shinfield Road | 378 yd | |
| Woody's Grill | 248 Shinfield Road | 378 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 223 Shinfield Road | 483 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 231a Shinfield Road | 483 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 225 Shinfield Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 598 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 164-168 Whitley Wood Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosfields School SHINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 206 yd |
| Hillside Primary School RUSHEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 806 yd |
| South Reading Leisure Centre NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL LULWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Whiteknights Primary School FAIRLAWN GREEN | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| John Madejski Academy HARTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 879 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.