Chichester Road is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Reading district. RG30 4XN is located in the Tilehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chichester Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 4XW, RG30 4XB, RG30 4UT, RG30 4XL, RG30 4XF, RG30 6BT, RG30 4XJ, RG30 4XA, RG30 4XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 4XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 52.7% | 54.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 32.8% | 30.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 43.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 47.6% | 40.2% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 40.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.8% | 21.3% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 11.3% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 23.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 80.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.6% | 86.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chichester Road was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chichester Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 231st highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Chichester Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-10-09 | £381,525 |
| 33 Chichester Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-06 | £333,151 |
| 5 Chichester Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-09-06 | £367,468 |
| 57 Chichester Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-08-25 | £328,669 |
| 55 Chichester Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-12 | £322,061 |
RG30 4XN 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park Academy Norcot Road , Tilehurst RG30 6BS | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 1,005 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 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 846 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesuvio Pizzeria | 20 Norcot Road | 542 yd | |
| Himalayan Hot Spot | 1 School Road | 661 yd | |
| Norcot Food Pantry | Brockley Close | 756 yd | |
| The Link Cafe | 28 School Road | 778 yd | |
| The Village Coffee Shop | 19 The Triangle | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylers Rest | 149 Norcot Road | 223 yd | |
| The Victoria | 1 Norcot Road | 466 yd | |
| The Tilehurst Club | 12 Kentwood Hill | 652 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 78 School Road | 897 yd | |
| The Prince | 111 School Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemon Plaice | 2 Norcot Road | 473 yd | |
| The New Red Lantern | 6 Norcot Road | 473 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 15 School Road | 661 yd | |
| Dilraj | 23 School Road | 661 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 76 School Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 29-35 School Road | 661 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 21 The Triangle | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground KENTWOOD HILL | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Tilehurst Methodist Church SCHOOL ROAD | 733 yd | |
| The Avenue School THE AVENUE CENTRE THE AVENUE CENTRE CONWY CLOSE | 788 yd | |
| Churchend Primary Academy USK ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 885 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.