Edinburgh Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 2UB is located in the Battle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edinburgh Road, Reading, RG30 2UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 2UA, RG30 2UD, RG30 2UP, RG30 1AY, RG30 1AZ, RG30 2UJ, RG30 2UL, RG30 2AN, RG30 2UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG30 2UB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 45.6% | 48.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2UB, 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 | 54% | 49.6% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 38% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 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 (88.4%) 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 | 46.7% | 46.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 42.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 16.1% | 16.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 32.2% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 70.4% | 62.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 69.3% | 55.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 16.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 20.1% | 10.0% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 56.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 6.9% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8.9% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edinburgh Road was 208.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edinburgh Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Abbey and the 52nd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Edinburgh Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-07-01 | £335,000 |
| 8 Edinburgh Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-31 | £297,292 |
| 66 Edinburgh Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2023-11-17 | £354,169 |
| 70 Edinburgh Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-13 | £329,000 |
| 4 Edinburgh Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-07-03 | £253,201 |
RG30 2UB 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 2UB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RG30 2UB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Primary School Wilson Road , RG30 2RW | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,137 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 429 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 2,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work House Coffee Company | 335 Oxford Road | 105 yd | |
| Reading Tandoori | 262-264 Oxford Road | 158 yd | |
| DeNata | 377 Oxford Road | 161 yd | |
| Da Village Afghan Resteraunt | 387 Oxford Road | 195 yd | |
| McDonalds | 287 Oxford Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wishing Well | 280 Oxford Road | 158 yd | |
| The White Eagle | 344a Oxford Road | 399 yd | |
| The Rose & Thistle | 43 Argyle Road | 448 yd | |
| The Face Bar | Ambrose Place | 490 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 117 Norfolk Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teng Hui | 343 Oxford Road | 105 yd | |
| Vampires Den | 357 Oxford Road | 111 yd | |
| Oishi | 314 Oxford Road | 158 yd | |
| Elles Baguettes | 200 Oxford Road | 185 yd | |
| Seasons | 375 Oxford Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Food Centre | 290a Oxford Road | 160 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 289-291 Oxford Road | 198 yd | |
| Oxford Road Supermarket | 267-271 Oxford Road | 339 yd | |
| Aseda Supermarkets | 170 Oxford Road | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | 211 Oxford Road | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Women AUDLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| St Edward'S Prep School TILEHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 387 yd |
| The Curzon Club OXFORD ROAD | 424 yd | |
| Kensington Recreation Ground KENSINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Ymca (Reading) MILWARD CENTRE MILWARD CENTRE PARKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Reading Central Swimming Pool (Closed) Battle Street | swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Wilson Primary School WILSON ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Crossfit Reading Hodsoll Road | 934 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Reading) Chatham Place | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| The Post Office Sports And Social Club (Closed) Richfield Avenue | 1,087 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.