Ashampstead Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 3LB 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 Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 3LE, RG30 3JB, RG30 3LD, RG30 3HP, RG30 3AY, RG30 3HY, RG30 3JD, RG30 3AX, RG30 3JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG30 3LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 29.5% | 38% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 44% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 46.1% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.9% | 25.3% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 27.4% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 83.9% | 69.6% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 86.7% | 78.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 79% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.9% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashampstead Road was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashampstead Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 190th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-12 | £325,334 |
| 95 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-08 | £305,313 |
| 65 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-24 | £337,576 |
| 81 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-07-08 | £357,798 |
| 59 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-07-13 | £325,000 |
RG30 3LB 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southcote Primary School Silchester Road , Southcote RG30 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet Valley Primary School Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 294 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Community Hub | 85 Coronation Square | 219 yd | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | Circuit Lane | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Choice | 28 Coronation Square | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 716 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 724 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 903 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 1,024 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 358 yd | |
| Southcote Primary School SILCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School FAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Kennett Valley Primary School CARTERS RISE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.