Ashampstead Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 3LG 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 3LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 3JA, RG30 3JD, RG30 3LH, RG30 3JE, RG30 3JG, RG30 3AY, RG30 3BD, RG30 3BA, RG30 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 3LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.7% | 52.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 36.4% | 50.2% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 33.7% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 38.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around RG30 3LG this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 28.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 17.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 15.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 84.7% | 71.1% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 91.1% | 79.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 79.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashampstead Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashampstead Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 213th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-09 | £342,120 |
| 101 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-06-30 | £343,200 |
| 113 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-10 | £316,473 |
| 82 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-14 | £369,386 |
| 117 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £336,500 | 2022-01-11 | £364,142 |
RG30 3LG 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,162 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 | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet Valley Primary School Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southcote Primary School Silchester Road , Southcote RG30 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 4,092 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 | 102 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,218 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 | 240 yd | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | Circuit Lane | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 629 yd | |
| Kennet Valley Club | Holybrook Community Centre Carters Rise, Calcot | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Choice | 28 Coronation Square | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 564 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 637 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 813 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 823 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 163 yd | |
| Southcote Primary School SILCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Kennett Valley Primary School CARTERS RISE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School FAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.