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Repton Crescent is in Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 1FL is located in the South Lake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Repton Crescent, Earley, Reading, RG6 1FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG6 1FN, RG6 1FR, RG6 1FF, RG6 1FP, RG6 1FJ, RG6 1FH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG6 1FL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.4%49.4%1.0% 51.0% -1.6%
Male51.6%50.6%-1.0% 49.0% 1.6%

Partnership Status

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 RG6 1FL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single74.1%23.9%-50.2% 37.9% -14.0%
Married: Opposite sex20.5%69.6%49.1% 44.2% 25.4%
Married: Same sex0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Separated1.3%3.1%1.8% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced2.7%1.8%-0.9% 9.1% -7.3%
Widowed1.3%0.9%-0.4% 6.1% -5.2%

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 (94.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.7%66.1%8.4% 48.4% 17.7%
Good health35.4%28.6%-6.8% 33.6% -5.0%
Fair health5.2%4.1%-1.1% 12.7% -8.6%
Bad health1.3%0.8%-0.5% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

In the area around RG6 1FL this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 70%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications3.8%6.7%2.9% 18.2% -11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.8%5.5%0.7% 9.6% -4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.2%8%-4.2% 13.4% -5.4%
Apprenticeship2.7%0%-2.7% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels51.3%7.6%-43.7% 16.9% -9.3%
Degree or Similar21.3%70%48.7% 33.8% 36.2%
Other4.1%2.1%-2.0% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%0%-0.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%5.7%3.7% 0.7% 5.0%
Indian5.7%36.7%31.0% 3.1% 33.6%
Pakistani1.3%8.4%7.1% 2.7% 5.7%
Other Asian1.9%6.5%4.6% 1.6% 4.9%
Black African2.7%3.5%0.8% 2.5% 1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.4%0.2%-0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%1.2%0.1% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African1.1%0.8%-0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%0.6%-1.0% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.4%1%0.6% 0.8% 0.2%
White79.6%30.8%-48.8% 81.4% -50.6%
Arab0.4%1%0.6% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0.6%3.5%2.9% 1.6% 1.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.1%50.2%-35.9% 83.2% -33.0%
European Union5%4.7%-0.3% 6.1% -1.4%
Rest of Europe0.3%2.4%2.1% 0.8% 1.6%
Africa2.6%1.8%-0.8% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia4.9%38.4%33.5% 5.6% 32.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%2.5%1.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Oceania0.1%0%-0.1% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.8%50%-35.8% 83.2% -33.2%
10+ Years5.5%28.5%23.0% 9.8% 18.7%
5-10 Years2.4%11.7%9.3% 2.9% 8.8%
2-5 Years2.4%3.9%1.5% 2.2% 1.7%
Less than 2 years3.9%5.9%2.0% 1.9% 4.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.9% 76.7% -4.8%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries2.8% 1.5% 1.3%
Turkey0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Eastern Asia3.9% 0.3% 3.6%
Southern Asia9.2% 1.2% 8.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held6.7% 13.5% -6.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.9% 37.2% -11.3%
Christian16.3% 46.2% -29.9%
Buddhist2.4% 0.5% 1.9%
Hindu33.1% 1.7% 31.4%
Muslim13.1% 6.5% 6.6%
Sikh1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered6.7% 6.0% 0.7%

Safety

Is Repton Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Repton Crescent was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Loddon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Repton Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Loddon and the 154th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.



🔎 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. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG6 1FL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Repton Crescent are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wokingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Repton Crescent, Earley, Reading, RG6 1FL

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG6 1FL

Average Price
£583,533
Semi-Detached
£603,256
Terraced
£541,383
Detached
£690,636
Flats/Maisonettes
£335,751
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Repton Crescent

Average Price
£603,305
Semi-Detached
£629,053
Terraced
£555,112
Detached
£703,846
Flats/Maisonettes
£342,554
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Repton CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
22 Repton Crescent, Reading, Wokingham
Terraced, an established residential building
£440,2002025-03-31 £447,472
62 Repton Crescent, Reading, Wokingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002022-11-24 £568,482
46 Repton Crescent, Reading, Wokingham
Detached, an established residential building
£660,0002022-06-24 £723,826
56 Repton Crescent, Reading, Wokingham
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£578,0002022-06-23 £651,172
51 Repton Crescent, Reading, Wokingham
Detached, an established residential building
£625,0002022-02-28 £686,170
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG6 1FL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee189
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed30
Looking after home or family29
Student (economically inactive)17
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Retired2
Other0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles69
Education39
Human health and social work activities22
Accommodation and food service activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Other17
Manufacturing15
Construction14
Information and communication10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Transport and storage8
Administrative and support service activities8
Financial and insurance activities6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Ambleside Centre
Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ
4out of 4 1,386 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Caversham Nursery School
114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA
4out of 4 3,057 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
New Bridge Nursery School
Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU
4out of 4 3,442 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Blagdon Nursery School
Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT
4out of 4 3,692 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highwood Primary School
Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE
2out of 4 451 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Church Road , Earley RG6 1EY
3out of 4 942 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
148 Wokingham Road , RG6 1JR
3out of 4 1,160 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
South Lake Primary School
Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA
4out of 4 1,273 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beechwood Primary School
Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ
1out of 4 1,412 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bulmershe School
Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU
3out of 4 579 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL
3out of 4 1,399 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
UTC Reading
Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ
4out of 4 1,399 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Maiden Erlegh School
Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS
3out of 4 1,597 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reading School
Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW
4out of 4 2,424 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Addington School
Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU
4out of 4 452 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's College
Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT
- not rated 2,027 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Reading
Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR
- not rated 2,219 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Reading Blue Coat School
Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU
- not rated 2,492 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ
- not rated 2,677 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kore CafeAddington School, Woodlands Avenue421 yd
St James CafeSt James' Church, Kingfisher Drive620 yd
Namaste Momo392 London Road1,019 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Goals Soccer CentreBulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Avenue421 yd
Earley Home Guard Club22 Pitts Lane586 yd
The Roebuck / The Kitchen37 Auckland Road977 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Messy ChurchSt James' Church, Kingfisher Drive620 yd
Johnnos Pizza390 London Road1,017 yd
Terry Ling's394 London Road1,019 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative FoodUnit 1, Englefield Place123 yd
Co-operative Food2 Church Road1,000 yd
Marks & Spencer406-410 London Road1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Highwood Primary School
Fairwater Drive
grass pitches354 yd
Addington School
WOODLANDS AVENUE
grass pitches, swimming pool415 yd
Bulmershe Leisure Centre (Closed)
WOODLANDS AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool440 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Reading)
WOODLANDS AVENUE
artificial grass pitch471 yd
The Bulmershe School
WOODLANDS AVENUE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite569 yd
The University Of Reading: Bulmershe Pavilion
HITCH HILL CLOSE
grass pitches613 yd
Sol Joel Park
SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS CHURCH ROAD
grass pitches978 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed71.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed230.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed196.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

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