School Lane is in Emmer Green, Reading and in Reading district. RG4 8LL is located in the Emmer Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG4 8LQ, RG4 8LA, RG4 8RH, RG4 8SD, RG4 8UQ, RG4 8SE, RG4 8LJ, RG4 8SF, RG4 8TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG4 8LL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 52.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 33.9% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 46.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 51.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 12.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.8% | 16.1% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 36% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 77.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 79% 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 | 91.2% | 79% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 79.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Caversham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
School Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Caversham and the 29th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 School Lane, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-10 | £456,265 |
| 1 School Lane, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-12-04 | £559,950 |
| 3 School Lane, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-08-01 | £407,392 |
| 1 School Lane, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2006-01-13 | £564,293 |
| 1 School Lane, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2001-07-12 | £541,994 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmer Green Primary School Grove Road , Emmer Green RG4 8LN | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hill Primary School Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8TU | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Park Primary School Queensway , Caversham Park Village RG4 6RP | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School Pendennis Avenue , Caversham Park Village RG4 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Primary School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Reades Lane , Sonning Common RG4 9LN | 1out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,293 yd | Miscellaneous | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Preparatory School 16 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Tandoori Restaurant | 14 Kidmore End Road | 120 yd | |
| Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 204 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori | 11a Cavendish Road | 204 yd | |
| Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club | Northbrook Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | 9 Kidmore End Road | 127 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 16 Kidmore End Road | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 204 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 204 yd | |
| The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct | Milestone Way | 204 yd | |
| Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct | 7a Cavendish Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct | Milestone Way | 204 yd | |
| Tesco | Buckingham Drive | 482 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emmer Green Recreation Ground KIDMORE END ROAD | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Reading Golf Club KIDMORE END ROAD | golf | 299 yd |
| Emmer Green Primary School EMMER GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL EMMER GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Hill Primary School PEPPARD ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Bbc Monitoring (Caversham Park) CAVERSHAM PARK CAVERSHAM PARK PEPPARD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Caversham Park Tennis Club CAVERSHAM PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Clayfield Copse CLAYFIELD COPSE RECREATION GROUND CLAYFIELD COPSE RECREATION GROUND CAVERSHAM PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Highdown School Surley Row | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Highdown Sports Centre SURLEY ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Caversham Park Village Association MILESTONE WAY | squash courts | 873 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.