Salisbury Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 1BL is located in the Battle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salisbury Road, Reading, RG30 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 1BJ, RG30 1DB, RG30 1BP, RG30 1BN, RG30 1BW, RG30 1BH, RG1 7PE, RG30 1DN, RG30 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG30 1BL 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 | 47.6% | 50.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.1% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47% | 41.7% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 47.5% | 10.2% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 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 (92.7%) 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 | 47.1% | 58.3% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 34.4% | -9.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 17.9% | 24.2% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 21.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 20.2% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 60.3% | 38.2% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 44.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 23.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 44.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 23.9% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.6% | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 8.4% | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Road was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 196th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, 31 Salisbury Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-01-23 | £186,316 |
| 47 Salisbury Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £144,201 | 2024-07-26 | £143,331 |
| 56 Salisbury Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-03-14 | £330,399 |
| First Floor Flat 37 Salisbury Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-11-10 | £128,927 |
| 52 Salisbury Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-19 | £334,838 |
RG30 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 799 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Coffee Shop | 184 Oxford Road | 190 yd | |
| McDonalds | 287 Oxford Road | 269 yd | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 335 Oxford Road | 319 yd | |
| Reading Tandoori | 262-264 Oxford Road | 327 yd | |
| DeNata | 377 Oxford Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wishing Well | 280 Oxford Road | 327 yd | |
| The Face Bar | Ambrose Place | 433 yd | |
| The Rose & Thistle | 43 Argyle Road | 471 yd | |
| Reading & District Irish Association | 96-104 Chatham Street | 559 yd | |
| The White Eagle | 344a Oxford Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elles Baguettes | 200 Oxford Road | 194 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 176 Oxford Road | 203 yd | |
| Devil's Pizza | 166 Oxford Road | 240 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 158 Oxford Road | 240 yd | |
| Teng Hui | 343 Oxford Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aseda Supermarkets | 170 Oxford Road | 213 yd | |
| Oxford Road Supermarket | 267-271 Oxford Road | 219 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 289-291 Oxford Road | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | 211 Oxford Road | 312 yd | |
| Reading Food Centre | 290a Oxford Road | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Women AUDLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 579 yd | |
| The Curzon Club OXFORD ROAD | 615 yd | |
| St Edward'S Prep School TILEHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 698 yd |
| The Post Office Sports And Social Club (Closed) Richfield Avenue | 755 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Kensington Recreation Ground KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Leaderboard Golf Centre (Closed) Richfield Avenue | golf | 941 yd |
| Millennium Spa Health & Leisure Club (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 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 | 82.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.