Appleby End is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 2NR 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 Appleby End, Reading, RG30 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 2NS, RG30 2NU, RG30 2NF, RG30 2QS, RG30 2NP, RG30 2NN, RG30 2QT, RG30 2NT, RG30 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 2NR is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 45.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 54.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 | 37.2% | 33.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 49.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 55.9% | 47.7% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 39.6% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.8% | 19.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 30.1% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 9.8% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 77.5% | 63.6% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 71.5% 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% | 71.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 71.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.5% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.6% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleby End was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleby End has the 26th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 194th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 Appleby End, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2025-07-10 | £321,000 |
| 9 Appleby End, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-12-01 | £359,178 |
| 27 Appleby End, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-01-27 | £365,560 |
| 22 Appleby End, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-18 | £217,140 |
| 25 Appleby End, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-02 | £393,625 |
RG30 2NR 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,959 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 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Primary School Wilson Road , RG30 2RW | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,009 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 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 12 Spey Road | 504 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 569 yd | |
| Reading Sea Cadets | Oxford Road | 728 yd | |
| Chillim | 598-600 Oxford Road | 752 yd | |
| Salvation Army Community Cafe | 522 Oxford Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 569 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 117 Norfolk Road | 683 yd | |
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 685 yd | |
| The Royal Albion | 642 Oxford Road | 760 yd | |
| The Pondhouse | 738 Oxford Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 679 Oxford Road | 695 yd | |
| Wan Choi | 611 Oxford Road | 696 yd | |
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 748 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 757 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Mini Market | 462 Oxford Road | 885 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 966 yd | |
| Tesco | Portman Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Hevs Best Deals | 733 Oxford Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Wilson Primary School WILSON ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Kensington Recreation Ground KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Ymca (Reading) MILWARD CENTRE MILWARD CENTRE PARKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| The Gym (Reading West) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Tnt Gym BRIDGEWATER CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 935 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.