Hudson Road is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 4EW is located in the Loddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hudson Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 4EN, RG5 4EP, RG5 4ES, RG5 4ET, RG5 4ER, RG5 4EL, RG5 4EQ, RG5 4DA, RG5 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG5 4EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 30.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 56.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 48.1% | 50.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 35% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 12.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 32.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.8% | 79.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 85.9% | 84.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 84.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.5% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hudson Road was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Loddon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hudson Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loddon and the 98th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Hudson Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-11-29 | £509,300 |
| 16 Hudson Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-06-10 | £452,883 |
| 24 Hudson Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2015-05-29 | £428,507 |
| 22 Hudson Road, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2010-12-17 | £419,702 |
| 16 Hudson Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2010-09-22 | £433,005 |
RG5 4EW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG5 4EW 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road , Woodley RG5 4BS | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road , Woodley RG5 4BS | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Infant and Nursery School Hearn Road , Woodley RG5 3QQ | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | - not rated | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels College Denmark Avenue , Woodley RG5 4RF | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,948 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree School Woodward Close , Winnersh RG41 5LP | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boundary Pupil Referral Unit 28 College Road , RG6 1QB | - not rated | 3,609 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Mania | Unit 4, Headley Park Area Nine, Headley Road East | 912 yd | |
| Bluemoon Restaurant & Takeaway | 7 The Parade, Coppice Road | 939 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road | 974 yd | |
| Compass Group at Becton Dickinson | 1030 Eskdale Road | 991 yd | |
| L'arte | Berkshire Place, 100 Wharfedale Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Companions | The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 405 yd | |
| Bull & Chequers | Bull & Chequers, Woodley Green | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laz Tadim | 2a Hudson Road | 2 yd | |
| New Moon Takeaway | 6 Hudson Road | 2 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips | 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 443 yd | |
| Woodley Chef | 4 The Parade, Coppice Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, 108/112 Crockhamwell Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addington School (Closed) Loddon Bridge Road | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Rivermead Primary School LODDON BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| South Lake Primary School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.