Wantage Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 2SJ 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 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 2RR, RG30 2SL, RG30 2RX, RG30 2SG, RG30 2RU, RG30 2QA, RG30 2RY, RG30 2RW, RG30 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG30 2SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 36.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 48.4% | 53.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 16% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 47.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 74.4% | 69.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 74.7% | 64.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 18.4% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 65% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.6% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 6.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wantage Road was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wantage Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 155th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Wantage Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-06-21 | £381,562 |
| Flat 1 180 Wantage Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-04-28 | £235,522 |
| Flat 2 180 Wantage Road, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-04-28 | £281,602 |
| 164 Wantage Road, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2021-02-19 | £315,884 |
| 188 Wantage Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2019-10-25 | £372,021 |
RG30 2SJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG30 2SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Primary School Wilson Road , RG30 2RW | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 601 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 3,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avilah | 535 Oxford Road | 539 yd | |
| Baguette Cafe | 549 Oxford Road | 544 yd | |
| Reading Sea Cadets | Oxford Road | 552 yd | |
| Mama Daniela Pizzeria | 521 Oxford Road | 553 yd | |
| Betty's Bistro | 487 Oxford Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | 117 Norfolk Road | 275 yd | |
| The White Eagle | 344a Oxford Road | 670 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 750 yd | |
| The Royal Albion | 642 Oxford Road | 803 yd | |
| The Pondhouse | 738 Oxford Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakes N Flavours | 551 Oxford Road | 539 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 529 Oxford Road | 539 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 543 Oxford Road | 539 yd | |
| Panda House | 555a Oxford Road | 550 yd | |
| Church of God of Prophecy | 501-503 Oxford Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Mini Market | 462 Oxford Road | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | Portman Road | 718 yd | |
| Reading Food Centre | 290a Oxford Road | 855 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 289-291 Oxford Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Primary School WILSON ROAD | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Kensington Recreation Ground KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Ymca (Reading) MILWARD CENTRE MILWARD CENTRE PARKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| The Curzon Club OXFORD ROAD | 661 yd | |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| St Edward'S Prep School TILEHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 834 yd |
| Tnt Gym BRIDGEWATER CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Fitness4Women AUDLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,045 yd |
| The Gym (Reading West) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.