Elmleigh Court, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG4 5EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	49.8%	1.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	51.6%	50.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	33.3%	33.3%	0.0%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	48.4%	-4.5%	44.2%	4.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	5.3%	8%	2.7%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	5.8%	7.6%	1.8%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.7%	50.9%	3.2%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	37.6%	36.4%	-1.2%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	12.2%	8.9%	-3.3%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.9%	12.8%	-4.1%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	11.5%	-3.2%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.2%	9.3%	-0.9%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	4.4%	-3.2%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	9.7%	-2.3%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	36%	50.9%	14.9%	33.8%	17.1%
Other	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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%	3.3%	3.3%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	3.2%	1.9%	-1.3%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	91.8%	88.5%	-3.3%	81.4%	7.1%
Arab	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.2% 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	89.2%	79.2%	-10.0%	83.2%	-4.0%
European Union	4.7%	6.7%	2.0%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	8.2%	5.3%	5.6%	2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.2%	78.9%	-9.3%	83.2%	-4.3%
10+ Years	1.1%	15.6%	14.5%	9.8%	5.8%
5-10 Years	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	1.1%	-5.7%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.4%	37.2%	8.2%
Christian	41.3%	46.2%	-4.9%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Elmleigh Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmleigh Court was 635.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 752.2% higher than the Caversham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Elmleigh Court has the highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Caversham and the 11th highest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG4 5EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elmleigh Court are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Reading.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elmleigh Court, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG4 5EE

Average Price
£467,951

Semi-Detached
£583,414

Terraced
£372,665

Detached
£512,232

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elmleigh Court

Average Price
£463,891

Semi-Detached
£592,930

Terraced
£373,763

Detached
£515,357

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elmleigh CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Elmleigh Court, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2020-04-30	£466,687
11 Elmleigh Court, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2019-06-04	£550,604
1 Elmleigh Court, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2017-08-31	£322,826
3 Elmleigh Court, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-12-04	£357,659
5 Elmleigh Court, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2012-01-23	£485,883

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG4 5EE

Employment

RG4 5EE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	16
Education	15
Information and communication	15
Other	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU	4out of 4	406 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA	4out of 4	584 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ	4out of 4	4,702 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT	4out of 4	4,752 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB	4out of 4	4,787 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	478 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Micklands Primary School Micklands Road , Caversham RG4 6LU	- not rated	857 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB	3out of 4	914 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hill Primary School Peppard Road , Emmer Green RG4 8TU	3out of 4	1,222 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Caversham Primary School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7RA	3out of 4	1,229 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR	3out of 4	1,906 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR	- not rated	1,906 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
River Academy 7 Richfield Avenue , RG1 8EQ	- not rated	2,186 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN	- not rated	2,231 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN	4out of 4	2,231 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,024 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX	- not rated	654 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ	- not rated	735 yd	Miscellaneous	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Caversham Preparatory School 16 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ	- not rated	735 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD	- not rated	1,089 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seagulls Pupil Referral Unit E P Collier Site , Ross Road RG1 8EJ	- not rated	1,607 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church	Gosbrook Road	394 yd
Bina Tandoori	21 Prospect Street	891 yd
Papa Gee	5 Prospect Street	891 yd
Clay's	22-24 Prospect Street	983 yd
Spitiko Greek Restaurant	6 Prospect Street	983 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Cow Inn	56 Star Road	307 yd
Travellers Rest	180 Henley Road	474 yd
Fox And Hounds	51 Gosbrook Road	793 yd
The Last Crumb	76 Prospect Street	841 yd
The Clifton Arms	12 Gosbrook Road	892 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway	72 Briants Avenue	196 yd
Attimonosh	120a Henley Road	203 yd
Ready Tasty Fish & Chips	112 Henley Road	203 yd
Qumin Takeaway	116 Henley Road	205 yd
Burger Revolution	64 George Street	724 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Food	100 South View Avenue	135 yd
Co-operative Food	124 Henley Road	203 yd
Waitrose	51 Church Street	1,059 yd
Tesco Express	18-20 Church Street	1,084 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Annes Rc Primary School WASHINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	512 yd
Morgan Sports Centre HENLEY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	654 yd
Christchurch Meadows GEORGE STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	855 yd
Micklands Primary School MICKLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	855 yd
Caversham Health & Fitness Club ARCHWAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,050 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.