Lea Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG4 9LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	53.5%	48.7%	-4.8%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	46.5%	51.3%	4.8%	49.0%	2.3%

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	24.7%	26.4%	1.7%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54.5%	50.4%	-4.1%	44.2%	6.2%
Separated	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9%	14.2%	5.2%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	9.8%	7.5%	-2.3%	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 (85.5%) 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	44.9%	47%	2.1%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	34.9%	38.5%	3.6%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	16.6%	10.5%	-6.1%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1%	1.6%	0.6%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.4%	14.2%	-6.2%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	9.5%	-3.4%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	12.6%	1.2%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	8.3%	1.2%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	13.4%	1.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	31.4%	35.2%	3.8%	33.8%	1.4%
Other	4.7%	6.7%	2.0%	2.8%	3.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94%	93.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	12.3%
Other	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.6% 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	92%	83.6%	-8.4%	83.2%	0.4%
European Union	1.7%	6.3%	4.6%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.6%	0.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	83.6%	-7.8%	83.2%	0.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.2%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	3.6%	3.3%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	2%	4.6%	2.6%	2.2%	2.4%
Less than 2 years	6%	0%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Lea Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lea Road was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% lower than the Kidmore End & Whitchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lea Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kidmore End & Whitchurch and the 197th lowest crime rate of 451 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

🔎 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. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG4 9LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Lea Road are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Oxfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lea Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG4 9LJ

Average Price
£360,340

Semi-Detached
£432,880

Terraced
£380,744

Detached
£491,235

Flats/Maisonettes
£276,636

Other
£137,970

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lea Road

Average Price
£375,264

Semi-Detached
£452,073

Terraced
£383,991

Detached
£524,650

Flats/Maisonettes
£257,157

Other
£134,535

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lea Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Lea Road, Reading, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-10-31	£272,508
68 Lea Road, Reading, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-10-13	£257,644
54 Lea Road, Reading, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-08-14	£239,067
66 Lea Road, Reading, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-07-19	£234,286
2 Lea Road, Reading, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2024-07-18	£554,357

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG4 9LJ

Employment

RG4 9LJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RG4 9LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Information and communication	8
Construction	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henley Valley Road Nursery School Valley Road , RG9 1RR	- not rated	4,920 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sonning Common Primary School Grove Road , Sonning Common RG4 9RJ	3out of 4	108 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School Chalkhouse Green Road , Kidmore End RG4 9AU	3out of 4	1,373 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kidmore End Church of England (Aided) Primary School Chalkhouse Green Road , Kidmore End RG4 9AU	- not rated	1,373 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Peppard Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Peppard RG9 5JU	3out of 4	1,955 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emmer Green Primary School Grove Road , Emmer Green RG4 8LN	- not rated	3,832 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Reades Lane , Sonning Common RG4 9LN	3out of 4	934 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Edge Community School Reades Lane , Sonning Common RG4 9LN	- not rated	934 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR	3out of 4	3,954 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR	- not rated	3,954 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gillotts School Gillotts Lane , RG9 1PS	4out of 4	4,534 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishopswood School Grove Road , RG4 9RH	- not rated	149 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishopswood School Grove Road , Sonning Common RG4 9RH	1out of 4	149 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highlands School Peppard Common , RG9 5JD	- not rated	1,831 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Rowan School Dysons Wood , Tokers Green End RG4 9EY	- not rated	2,430 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ	- not rated	5,088 yd	Miscellaneous	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rebel Coffee HQ	The Herb Farm, Peppard Road	339 yd
Tandoori Connoisseur	21 Wood Lane	366 yd
The Common	48 Wood Lane	422 yd
Connect Catering at Johnson Matthey Technology Centre	Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common	886 yd
Springwater Church trading as Revive	The Manse, Blounts Court Road	1,042 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hare & Hounds	Woodlands Road		796 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hot Wok	23a Wood Lane		366 yd
Sonning Common Fish Bar	2 Green Lane		512 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	44 Wood Lane		422 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sonning Common Primary School GROVE ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	148 yd
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School READES LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	933 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.35 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.35 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.74 Mbit/s

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