Keats Close is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 3QF is located in the South Lake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Keats Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 3RJ, RG5 3PE, RG5 3PZ, RG5 3RH, RG5 3QE, RG5 3LZ, RG5 3QQ, RG5 3LY, RG5 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG5 3QF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RG5 3QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 28.3% | 26.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 56.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.6% | 51.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 9.6% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 41.4% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.2% | 75.8% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 91.2% | 82.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keats Close was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% higher than the Loddon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keats Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Loddon and the 257th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Keats Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-16 | £468,529 |
| 10 Keats Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-05-04 | £495,456 |
| 11 Keats Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2023-01-20 | £480,555 |
| 11 Keats Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-01-08 | £480,458 |
| 4 Keats Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2018-11-26 | £450,278 |
RG5 3QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loddon Primary School Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road , Woodley RG5 4BS | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 1out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 2out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 3,523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluemoon Restaurant & Takeaway | 7 The Parade, Coppice Road | 329 yd | |
| St James Cafe | St James' Church, Kingfisher Drive | 851 yd | |
| Coffee Haven at Winnersh Garden Centre | Winnersh Garden Centre, 654-656 Reading Road | 922 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterside | The Waterside, Fairwater Drive | 268 yd | |
| The George | The George, 479 Wokingham Road | 699 yd | |
| The Good Companions | The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley Chef | 4 The Parade, Coppice Road | 344 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips | 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 664 yd | |
| Messy Church | St James' Church, Kingfisher Drive | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Earley St Nicholas Hall SUTCLIFFE AVENUE | 663 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.