Whitby Court is in Caversham, Reading and in Reading district. RG4 6SF is located in the Emmer Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitby Court, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG4 6SL, RG4 6SJ, RG4 6QJ, RG4 6RN, RG4 6QH, RG4 6SN, RG4 6SP, RG4 6SW, RG4 6PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG4 6SF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.5% | 47.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG4 6SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 30.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 55.1% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.2% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 11.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 9.1% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 35.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 83.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 87.5% | 82.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 82.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.4% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitby Court was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Emmer Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitby Court has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Emmer Green and the 67th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 Whitby Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,250 | 2022-03-14 | £151,821 |
| 2 Whitby Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-12-17 | £97,359 |
| 1 Whitby Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-08-20 | £101,520 |
| 2 Whitby Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2010-05-07 | £124,825 |
| 3 Whitby Court, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2008-04-30 | £172,285 |
RG4 6SF 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Park Primary School Queensway , Caversham Park Village RG4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School Pendennis Avenue , Caversham Park Village RG4 6SS | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary School Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8TU | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklands Primary School Micklands Road , Caversham RG4 6LU | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmer Green Primary School Grove Road , Emmer Green RG4 8LN | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 4,445 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Miscellaneous | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Preparatory School 16 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 3,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club | Northbrook Road | 150 yd | |
| Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 777 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori | 11a Cavendish Road | 777 yd | |
| Village Tandoori Restaurant | 14 Kidmore End Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 9 Kidmore End Road | 858 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 16 Kidmore End Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bien Manger Takeaway | 19 Farnham Drive | 678 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 20 Farnham Drive | 693 yd | |
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 777 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 777 yd | |
| The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct | Milestone Way | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 777 yd | |
| Tesco | Buckingham Drive | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caversham Park Village Association MILESTONE WAY | squash courts | 108 yd |
| Caversham Park Tennis Club CAVERSHAM PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Bbc Monitoring (Caversham Park) CAVERSHAM PARK CAVERSHAM PARK PEPPARD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Clayfield Copse CLAYFIELD COPSE RECREATION GROUND CLAYFIELD COPSE RECREATION GROUND CAVERSHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Hill Primary School PEPPARD ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Emmer Green Recreation Ground KIDMORE END ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Micklands Primary School MICKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Reading Golf Club KIDMORE END ROAD | golf | 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.