Honey End Lane is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 4EQ 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 Honey End Lane, Reading, RG30 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 4EX, RG30 4EL, RG30 4EY, RG30 4EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 4EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.1% | 53.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.2% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 29.8% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 14.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 | 39.9% | 34% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 22.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 31.2% | 25.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 29.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 80.3% | 77.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 87.8% | 77.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 8.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 77.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honey End Lane was 1238.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 938.5% higher than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honey End Lane has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 4th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 797.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 109.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Honey End Lane, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2007-07-16 | £767,186 |
| 68 Honey End Lane, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2005-12-19 | £239,494 |
| 66 Honey End Lane, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2004-09-30 | £783,257 |
| 66 Honey End Lane, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 1999-04-26 | £613,959 |
| 68 Honey End Lane, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1997-12-04 | £783,023 |
RG30 4EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in RG30 4EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,229 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 |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 98 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 801 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 255 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 255 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 374 yd | |
| Southcote Community Hub | 85 Coronation Square | 741 yd | |
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 12 Spey Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 214 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 374 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 253 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 255 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 255 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 255 yd | |
| Eastern Choice | 28 Coronation Square | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 100 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 249 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 440 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 794 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 373 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 770 yd | |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School FAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Churchend Primary Academy USK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,061 yd |
| The Avenue School THE AVENUE CENTRE THE AVENUE CENTRE CONWY CLOSE | 1,064 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.