Bath Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 2BH is located in the Southcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 2EU, RG30 3BN, RG30 3NS, RG30 3NH, RG30 2HA, RG30 3NZ, RG30 3BL, RG30 2ET, RG30 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG30 2BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 32% | 51.1% | 19.1% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 28.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 4% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 43.4% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 RG30 2BH this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 28.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 16.1% | 10.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 14.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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 | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 17.6% | 10.5% | -7.1% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 69.1% | 59.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 77.3% | 73.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 72.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 22.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 0% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bath Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% higher than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bath Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 77th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Bath Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-07 | £617,603 |
| 263 Bath Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2016-03-31 | £839,490 |
| 261 Bath Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2009-07-10 | £576,424 |
| 261 Bath Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2004-10-28 | £699,125 |
| 263 Bath Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1997-11-13 | £726,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet Valley Primary School Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 2,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Community Hub | 85 Coronation Square | 513 yd | |
| Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 688 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 688 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 831 yd | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | Circuit Lane | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 132 yd | |
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 700 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 831 yd | |
| Kennet Valley Club | Holybrook Community Centre Carters Rise, Calcot | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Choice | 28 Coronation Square | 622 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 688 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 688 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 688 yd | |
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 60 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 294 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 400 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 426 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 362 yd | |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Kennett Valley Primary School CARTERS RISE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School FAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| Southcote Primary School SILCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,082 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.