Leven Street is in Reading and in Reading district. RG30 4GX is located in the Norcot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leven Street, Reading, RG30 4GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 4DG, RG30 4DU, RG30 4DT, RG30 4JA, RG30 4DX, RG30 4GZ, RG30 4GY, RG30 4DA, RG30 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 4GX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 58.2% | 8.5% | 51.0% | 7.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 41.8% | -8.5% | 49.0% | -7.2% |
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 | 43.2% | 31.3% | -11.9% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 36.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 16% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 42.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 24.3% | -12.9% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 4GX this area, 42.2% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 42.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 24.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 10.6% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 22.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 0.5% | -7.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 73.5% | 69.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 65.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 65.3% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 10.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 65.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.6% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leven Street was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leven Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 176th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Leven Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-11 | £322,740 |
| 21 Leven Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-11-30 | £321,508 |
| 15 Leven Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-03-04 | £311,097 |
| 9 Leven Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-28 | £321,301 |
| 5 Leven Street, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-10-30 | £343,549 |
RG30 4GX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park Academy Norcot Road , Tilehurst RG30 6BS | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 12 Spey Road | 6 yd | |
| Norcot Food Pantry | Brockley Close | 381 yd | |
| Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 711 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 711 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 723 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 827 yd | |
| The Royal Albion | 642 Oxford Road | 842 yd | |
| The Pondhouse | 738 Oxford Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC at Reading Retail Park | Oxford Road | 670 yd | |
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 707 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 711 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 711 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hevs Best Deals | 733 Oxford Road | 839 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 226 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| The Gym (Reading West) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 OXFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Wilson Primary School WILSON ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Tnt Gym BRIDGEWATER CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.