Hatford Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 3HS 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 Hatford Road, Reading, RG30 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 3HU, RG30 3HR, RG30 3HX, RG30 3HT, RG30 3LA, RG30 3HN, RG30 3HY, RG30 3HW, RG30 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 3HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 30.4% | 32.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 45.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 45% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 38.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 18.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 11.2% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 30% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.4% | 76.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 79.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 78.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.9% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatford Road was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatford Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 101st lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Hatford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-12-18 | £448,165 |
| 85 Hatford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-12-20 | £401,429 |
| 79 Hatford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-05 | £369,516 |
| 87 Hatford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2012-02-14 | £419,235 |
| 105 Hatford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2008-05-02 | £212,777 |
RG30 3HS 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Primary School Silchester Road , Southcote RG30 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet Valley Primary School Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | 1out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 598 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | Circuit Lane | 197 yd | |
| Southcote Community Hub | 85 Coronation Square | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southcote Beefeater | 19 Southcote Lane | 1,066 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Choice | 28 Coronation Square | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 917 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 972 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southcote Primary School SILCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School FAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 661 yd | |
| Elvian School (Closed) Bath Road | grass pitches | 881 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.