Peel Close is in Caversham, Reading and in Reading district. RG4 5BL is located in the Caversham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peel Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG4 5BW, RG4 5LE, RG4 5BH, RG4 5DE, RG4 5BF, RG4 5LG, RG4 5BJ, RG4 5DB, RG4 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG4 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 40.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 33.2% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.5% | 40.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.2% | 26.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 24.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% 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 | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.7% | 76.6% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 80.5% | 79.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 78.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2.7% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel Close was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Caversham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peel Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Caversham and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 Peel Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2021-09-30 | £445,500 |
| 10 Peel Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-05-28 | £481,089 |
| 4 Peel Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-02-05 | £380,326 |
| 6 Peel Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-01-06 | £238,554 |
| 10 Peel Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-11-23 | £438,053 |
RG4 5BL 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Washington Road , Caversham RG4 5AA | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklands Primary School Micklands Road , Caversham RG4 6LU | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary School Peppard Road , Emmer Green RG4 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Miscellaneous | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Preparatory School 16 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church | Gosbrook Road | 530 yd | |
| The Dock Bar & Cafe | Thames & Kennet Marina, Henley Road | 849 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe | Napier Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cow Inn | 56 Star Road | 259 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 180 Henley Road | 332 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 51 Gosbrook Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway | 72 Briants Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Qumin Takeaway | 116 Henley Road | 396 yd | |
| Attimonosh | 120a Henley Road | 406 yd | |
| Ready Tasty Fish & Chips | 112 Henley Road | 406 yd | |
| Burger Revolution | 64 George Street | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 100 South View Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 124 Henley Road | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Napier Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Rc Primary School WASHINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Micklands Primary School MICKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Morgan Sports Centre HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Christchurch Meadows GEORGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Kings Meadow NAPIER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.