Park Grove is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 2NJ is located in the Norcot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Grove, Reading, RG30 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 2NL, RG30 4EG, RG30 2NH, RG30 4EW, RG30 2NG, RG30 4AH, RG30 4EA, RG30 4AX, RG30 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 2NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.9% | 34.3% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.3% | 24.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 30.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 75.2% | 60.2% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 81.8% | 72.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 72.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 1.4% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Grove was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Grove has the 23rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 150th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Park Grove, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-02-22 | £379,190 |
| 13 Park Grove, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2023-09-28 | £530,333 |
| 11 Park Grove, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-02-10 | £312,650 |
| 12 Park Grove, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-06-27 | £305,317 |
| 10 Park Grove, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-29 | £376,584 |
RG30 2NJ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 305 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 305 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 344 yd | |
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 12 Spey Road | 499 yd | |
| Norcot Food Pantry | Brockley Close | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 252 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 344 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 965 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 117 Norfolk Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 296 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 305 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 305 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 554 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 729 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Wilson Primary School WILSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| The Avenue School THE AVENUE CENTRE THE AVENUE CENTRE CONWY CLOSE | 1,060 yd | |
| Churchend Primary Academy USK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.