Overview of RG4 7AY

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Darell Road is in Caversham, Reading and in Reading district. RG4 7AY is located in the Caversham Heights electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Darell Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG4 7BH, RG4 7BL, RG4 7BA, RG4 7BQ, RG4 7BJ, RG4 7DJ, RG4 7BG, RG4 7PQ, RG4 7AX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG4 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.3%50.3%-1.0% 51.0% -0.7%
Male48.7%49.7%1.0% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

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 7AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.4%30.4%8.0% 37.9% -7.5%
Married: Opposite sex69.9%58.4%-11.5% 44.2% 14.2%
Separated0.8%1.4%0.6% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced2.3%5.1%2.8% 9.1% -4.0%
Widowed4.6%4.7%0.1% 6.1% -1.4%

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 (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health65.2%63%-2.2% 48.4% 14.6%
Good health29.3%26.8%-2.5% 33.6% -6.8%
Fair health4.8%7.7%2.9% 12.7% -5.0%
Bad health0.6%2.5%1.9% 4.0% -1.5%

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.

In the area around RG4 7AY this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 69.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.9%4.4%-2.5% 18.2% -13.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.4%5.1%-0.3% 9.6% -4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.8%10.8%0.0% 13.4% -2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%9.4%-0.6% 16.9% -7.5%
Degree or Similar64.1%69.7%5.6% 33.8% 35.9%
Other2.7%0.7%-2.0% 2.8% -2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian5.7%5%-0.7% 3.1% 1.9%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.7%0.6%-1.1% 1.6% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%1.9%0.5% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%0%-1.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%1.9%1.6% 0.8% 1.1%
White88.9%89.8%0.9% 81.4% 8.4%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.9%82.2%-4.7% 83.2% -1.0%
European Union3.4%4.4%1.0% 6.1% -1.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa2%5%3.0% 2.7% 2.3%
Middle East and Asia4.8%3.9%-0.9% 5.6% -1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%1.7%0.3% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania1.4%2.5%1.1% 0.3% 2.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86%81.5%-4.5% 83.2% -1.7%
10+ Years1.4%9.4%8.0% 9.8% -0.4%
5-10 Years1.4%3%1.6% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years0.6%3%2.4% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years10.5%3%-7.5% 1.9% 1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.9% 76.7% 10.2%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
South and Eastern Africa1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
Central Asia0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held5% 13.5% -8.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46% 37.2% 8.8%
Christian43.8% 46.2% -2.4%
Buddhist1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Hindu2.5% 1.7% 0.8%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered5% 6.0% -1.0%

Safety

Is Darell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darell Road was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Caversham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Darell Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Caversham and the 110th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.7%.



🔎 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. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£90,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG4 7AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Darell Road are based on 22 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 Darell Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG4 7AY

Average Price
£1,218,951
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,218,951
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darell Road

Average Price
£1,215,355
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,215,355
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darell Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Darell Road, Reading, Reading
Detached, an established residential building
£1,399,9992024-10-07 £1,360,403
18 Darell Road, Reading, Reading
Detached, an established residential building
£757,0002024-03-13 £787,280
1A Darell Road, Reading, Reading
Detached, an established residential building
£1,125,0002023-09-26 £1,110,000
8 Darell Road, Reading, Reading
Detached, an established residential building
£1,050,0002021-06-30 £1,198,221
3 Darell Road, Reading, Reading
Detached, an established residential building
£950,0002015-07-17 £1,264,039
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG4 7AY

Employment

RG4 7AY 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.

The percentage of student residents living in RG4 7AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee120
Retired66
Self-Employed31
Part-Time Employee30
Student (economically inactive)21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family6
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Information and communication23
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Education15
Human health and social work activities12
Financial and insurance activities10
Other10
Construction8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities3
Mining and quarrying2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 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 2,093 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Caversham Nursery School
114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA
4out of 4 2,537 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB
4out of 4 2,938 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA
4out of 4 4,146 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caversham Primary School
Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7RA
4out of 4 829 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Heights Primary School
129 Upper Woodcote Road , RG4 7LB
4out of 4 919 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Thameside Primary School
Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB
3out of 4 1,453 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
E P Collier Primary School
Ross Road , RG1 8DZ
3out of 4 1,484 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Washington Road , Caversham RG4 5AA
3out of 4 1,640 yd Voluntary aided school Yes 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 1,299 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kendrick School
London Road , RG1 5BN
4out of 4 3,127 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB
3out of 4 3,360 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP
3out of 4 3,694 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Reading School
Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW
4out of 4 3,837 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hemdean House School
Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD
- not rated 920 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Queen Anne's School
6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX
- not rated 1,354 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ
- not rated 1,356 yd Miscellaneous Yes Mixed More About School
Caversham Preparatory School
16 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ
- not rated 1,356 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edward's Prep
64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH
- not rated 2,620 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Tea Kiosk at Caversham Court GardensChurch Road759 yd
Thai Table8 Church Road759 yd
Spice Oven Restaurant2-4 Church Street852 yd
Lebanese Village6 Bridge Street894 yd
The Gardens of Caversham15b Bridge Street894 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Caversham Bowling ClubAlbert Road213 yd
The Griffin10-12 Church Road759 yd
Persian Palace (street level)2 Bridge Street894 yd
The Crown3 Bridge Street894 yd
Miller & Carter Caversham109 Kidmore Road953 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Stir Fry Caversham36a Church Street974 yd
Go Sing Chinese Takeaway30 Prospect Street1,060 yd
Thameside Promenade Kiosk1 Thames Side Promenade1,089 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland39 Church Street963 yd
Tesco Express18-20 Church Street974 yd
Waitrose51 Church Street1,042 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Albert Road Recreation Park
WOBURN CLOSE
tennis courts560 yd
Rivermead Leisure Complex
RIVERMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX RIVERMEAD LEISURE COMPLEX RICHFIELD AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool868 yd
Leaderboard Golf Centre (Closed)
Richfield Avenue
golf975 yd
Mapledurham Playing Fields
UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts989 yd
Revive Health Club (Reading)
Caversham Bridge Caversham Bridge RICHFIELD AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,004 yd
Caversham Health & Fitness Club
ARCHWAY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts1,066 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed165.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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