Lailey Path is in Shinfield, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG2 9RR is located in the Shinfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lailey Path, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG2 9RJ, RG2 9RP, RG2 9RL, RG2 9RW, RG2 9RS, RG2 9EN, RG2 9YD, RG2 9RQ, RG2 9YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG2 9RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG2 9RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.9% | 34.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 56.3% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 68.1% | 70.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 22.3% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 24.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around RG2 9RR this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 3.7% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 64.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 17.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.7% | 59.5% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 81.4% | 65.8% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 16.3% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 65.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 17.3% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 3.5% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 14.9% | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lailey Path was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lailey Path has the 17th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Hillside and the 201st highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Lailey Path, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-03-24 | £657,228 |
| 38 Lailey Path, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2024-11-15 | £459,265 |
| 52 Lailey Path, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-03-31 | £520,380 |
| 56 Lailey Path, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-03-06 | £538,596 |
| 42 Lailey Path, Reading, Wokingham Detached, a newly built property | £540,000 | 2020-07-30 | £662,143 |
RG2 9RR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG2 9RR 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 | 155 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School School Green , Shinfield RG2 9EH | - not rated | 259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School Chestnut Crescent , Shinfield RG2 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School Alder Grove , RG2 9RA | - not rated | 472 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School Exbourne Road , RG2 8RH | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School Exbourne Road , Whitley Wood RG2 8RH | 4out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbank Hyde End Lane , Ryeish Green RG7 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 2out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Wokingham Remount Drive , Arborfield RG2 9GB | 3out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus 401 Old Whitley Wood Lane , Shinfield RG2 8QA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vine Christian School Mitford Close , Basingstoke Road RG7 1HF | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 14 Arkwright Road , Reading RG2 0LU | - not rated | 4,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway at Shinfield Service Station | Shinfield Service Station, Arborfield Road | 509 yd | |
| Gateway Coffee Morning | St Mary's Church, Church Lane | 733 yd | |
| L'Ortolan | Church Lane | 735 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centres Plc | 166 Hyde End Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell & Bottle | Bell And Bottle Inn, 37 School Green | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Princess | Bell And Bottle Inn, 37 School Green | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39 School Green | 355 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millworth Lane Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MILLWORTH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 269 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 361.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.