Appleford Road is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 3NY 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 Appleford Road, Reading, RG30 3NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 3PJ, RG30 3NX, RG30 3PD, RG30 3NU, RG30 3PA, RG30 3PN, RG30 3PL, RG30 3PB, RG30 3NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG30 3NY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 39.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 11.4% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 36.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 40% | 35.1% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.6% | 27.8% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 24.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.5% | 82.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 86.7% | 79.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 80.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.1% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleford Road was 133.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleford Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 111th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Appleford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-21 | £357,580 |
| 2 Appleford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-03-14 | £388,711 |
| 2 Appleford Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-07-29 | £319,471 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet Valley Primary School Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 583 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 2,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Community Hub | 85 Coronation Square | 781 yd | |
| Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 967 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 304 yd | |
| Kennet Valley Club | Holybrook Community Centre Carters Rise, Calcot | 613 yd | |
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 1,013 yd | |
| Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd | Calcot Park Golf Club Calcot Park, Calcot | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Choice | 28 Coronation Square | 923 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 967 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 967 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 967 yd | |
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 185 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 419 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 668 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett Valley Primary School CARTERS RISE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 521 yd | |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Calcot Park Golf Club CALCOT PARK | golf | 1,060 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.