Carlton Close is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 4JS 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 Carlton Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 4JR, RG5 4JT, RG5 3LA, RG5 3JZ, RG5 3JY, RG5 3LD, RG5 4HR, RG5 3PA, RG5 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG5 4JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 18.2% | 24.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 57.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 40.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 33.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 80.2% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 93.2% | 89.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Close was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Bulmershe & Coronation average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bulmershe & Coronation and the 212th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Carlton Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-01-31 | £694,530 |
| 6 Carlton Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2014-03-03 | £512,457 |
| 1 Carlton Close, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2009-08-06 | £599,492 |
| 1 Carlton Close, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2008-09-12 | £579,375 |
| 20 Carlton Close, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2004-10-15 | £604,165 |
RG5 4JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 1out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road , Woodley RG5 4BS | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | 2out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Western Avenue , RG5 3BH | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,610 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 924 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cafe | Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road | 111 yd | |
| La De Kitchen | 61-63 Crockhamwell Road | 230 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 65-67 Crockhamwell Road | 265 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 148 Crockhamwell Road | 310 yd | |
| Adda Hut | 101 Crockhamwell Road | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | The Chequers, 198 Crockhamwell Road | 322 yd | |
| The Good Companions | The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 648 yd | |
| The Waterside | The Waterside, Fairwater Drive | 805 yd | |
| Bowling Pavilion | Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive | 854 yd | |
| Bull & Chequers | Bull & Chequers, Woodley Green | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 172 Crockhamwell Road | 322 yd | |
| Hong Kong | 153 Crockhamwell Road | 332 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 145 Crockhamwell Road | 332 yd | |
| Maya's Treats Ltd | 107 Crockhamwell Road | 347 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips | 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, 108/112 Crockhamwell Road | 202 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 81-87 Crockhamwell Road | 283 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd. | 6 Headley Road | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Rivermead Primary School LODDON BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Addington School (Closed) Loddon Bridge Road | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Woodford Park Leisure Centre WOODFORD PARK LEISURE CENTRE WOODFORD PARK LEISURE CENTRE HADDON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Bulmershe Leisure Centre (Closed) WOODLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Addington School WOODLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,050 yd |
| The Bulmershe School WOODLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.