Tidmarsh Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 1HR is located in the Battle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 2003-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tidmarsh Street, Reading, RG30 1HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 1HX, RG30 1HS, RG30 1EL, RG30 2LG, RG30 1HZ, RG30 1HU, RG30 1EJ, RG30 2QY, RG30 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG30 1HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 RG30 1HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 51.9% | 57.6% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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 | 14.8% | 21.1% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 29.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 11.2% | 5.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 64.1% | 57.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 68.4% | 60.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 60.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 8.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tidmarsh Street was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tidmarsh Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 235th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 Sandford Court, 15 Tidmarsh Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-24 | £168,596 |
| Flat 4 Sandford Court, 15 Tidmarsh Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2014-04-24 | £236,014 |
| Flat 1 15 Tidmarsh Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2006-06-29 | £190,037 |
| Flat 1 15 Tidmarsh Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2006-05-31 | £185,594 |
| Flat 3 15 Tidmarsh Street, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-05-31 | £235,925 |
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Primary School Wilson Road , RG30 2RW | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park Academy Norcot Road , Tilehurst RG30 6BS | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 3,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kangaroo | 8 Bridgewater Close | 281 yd | |
| Grip UK | Stadium Way | 339 yd | |
| Salvation Army Community Cafe | 522 Oxford Road | 522 yd | |
| Chillim | 598-600 Oxford Road | 523 yd | |
| Reading Sea Cadets | Oxford Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Albion | 642 Oxford Road | 184 yd | |
| The Pondhouse | 738 Oxford Road | 184 yd | |
| The White Eagle | 344a Oxford Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 679 Oxford Road | 280 yd | |
| KFC at Reading Retail Park | Oxford Road | 346 yd | |
| Heat & Eat, Grab and Go | 743 Oxford Road | 363 yd | |
| Indian Corner/ Kebab Corner | 745 Oxford Road | 363 yd | |
| Wan Choi | 611 Oxford Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hevs Best Deals | 733 Oxford Road | 363 yd | |
| European Mini Market | 462 Oxford Road | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | Portman Road | 868 yd | |
| Waitrose | 980 Oxford Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tnt Gym BRIDGEWATER CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| The Gym (Reading West) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Rivers Health Club SCOURS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Wilson Primary School WILSON ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| The Curzon Club OXFORD ROAD | 976 yd | |
| Kensington Recreation Ground KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.