Sandgate Avenue is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Reading district. RG30 6XD is located in the Kentwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandgate Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 6UY, RG30 6XE, RG30 6XA, RG30 6XB, RG30 6XF, RG30 6XP, RG30 6XN, RG30 6TS, RG30 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG30 6XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.4% | 27.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 49.2% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 22.8% | 13.4% | -9.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 | 29.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 42.3% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 11% | 0.3% | -10.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6XD this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 28.9% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 31.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.7% | 79% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 87.5% | 78.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 78% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandgate Avenue was 121.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.8% higher than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandgate Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 133rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 208.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Sandgate Avenue, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-06-20 | £443,652 |
| 5 Sandgate Avenue, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-01-12 | £475,937 |
| 5 Sandgate Avenue, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-06-28 | £330,343 |
| 1A Sandgate Avenue, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-05-28 | £420,497 |
| 5 Sandgate Avenue, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-03-03 | £391,057 |
RG30 6XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,419 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 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Farm Junior School Fullbrook Crescent , Tilehurst RG31 6RY | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Farm Infant School Fullbrook Crescent , Tilehurst RG31 6RY | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club | Scours Lane | 756 yd | |
| Grip UK | Stadium Way | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tilehurst Club | 12 Kentwood Hill | 936 yd | |
| Tylers Rest | 149 Norcot Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Chinese Wok Away | 893 Oxford Road | 223 yd | |
| Hungry Birds | 256 Kentwood Hill | 459 yd | |
| Four Seasons Fish & Chips | 268 Kentwood Hill | 459 yd | |
| Village Pizza & Kebab | 254 Kentwood Hill | 474 yd | |
| Ohayo Sushi & Wok | 936 Oxford Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 980 Oxford Road | 420 yd | |
| Hevs Best Deals | 733 Oxford Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Recreation Ground KENTWOOD HILL | grass pitches | 1,070 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.