Tamesis Place is in Caversham, Reading and in Reading district. RG4 8ET is located in the Thames electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tamesis Place, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG4 8BW, RG4 8DD, RG4 8BF, RG4 8DH, RG4 8DG, RG4 8BZ, RG4 8BN, RG4 8BL, RG1 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG4 8ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.7% | 37.3% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 54.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 RG4 8ET this area, 8.3% 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 70.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.4% | 70.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 36.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 16% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 82.5% | 64.3% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 50% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 50% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 50.2% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 12.1% | 1.2% | 10.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Hindu | 11.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamesis Place was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% higher than the Caversham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tamesis Place has the 16th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Caversham and the 224th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Tamesis Place, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-08-30 | £334,894 |
| 4 Tamesis Place, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2023-09-08 | £336,549 |
| 18 Tamesis Place, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-12-12 | £354,153 |
| 9 Tamesis Place, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-07-14 | £383,817 |
| 24 Tamesis Place, Reading, Reading Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-30 | £411,857 |
RG4 8ET 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Information and communication | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Washington Road , Caversham RG4 5AA | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Primary School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,071 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 997 yd | Miscellaneous | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Preparatory School 16 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water | Vastern Road | 461 yd | |
| Nathan's Ice Cream Parlour | 4 Prospect Street | 523 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Coffee Shop at The Range | Caversham Road | 524 yd | |
| Bina Tandoori | 21 Prospect Street | 534 yd | |
| Papa Gee | 5 Prospect Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Bohemian Bowls Club | Thames Side | 248 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 51 Gosbrook Road | 256 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 12 Gosbrook Road | 396 yd | |
| Caversham Health & Fitness Club | Archway Road | 498 yd | |
| Angel Bar | 18 Prospect Street | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Revolution | 64 George Street | 201 yd | |
| Whittington's Tea Barge | George Street | 201 yd | |
| Good Old Days Hong Kong Cuisine LTD | 66 George Street | 201 yd | |
| Wings Fish Bar | 65 Gosbrook Road | 256 yd | |
| Christian Community Action Drop In Centre | South Street | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 51 Church Street | 516 yd | |
| One Below | Caversham Road | 524 yd | |
| Aldi | Caversham Road | 524 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 18-20 Church Street | 587 yd | |
| Iceland | 39 Church Street | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Meadows GEORGE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 166 yd |
| St Annes Rc Primary School WASHINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Caversham Health & Fitness Club ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 492 yd |
| Revive Health Club (Reading) Caversham Bridge Caversham Bridge RICHFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Kings Meadow NAPIER ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Pure Gym (Reading Caversham Road) CAVERSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Morgan Sports Centre HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| St Laurence Reading ST LAURENCES CHURCH ST LAURENCES CHURCH FRIAR STREET | 958 yd | |
| Buzz Intensity (Closed) 106 106 Friar Street | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Hmp & Yoi Reading (Closed) Forbury Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.