Church Road is in Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 1HG is located in the Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 1HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG6 1HS, RG6 1HE, RG6 1ET, RG6 1EU, RG6 1HA, RG6 1HT, RG6 1JY, RG6 1HQ, RG6 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG6 1HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 1HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 27.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 57.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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% | 55.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1HG this area, 9% 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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 47.6% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 7% | 13.3% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 75.3% | 67.9% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 74.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 74% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates and the 249th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Church Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-04-28 | £556,133 |
| 117 Church Road, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £631,946 | 2021-07-28 | £737,151 |
| 135 Church Road, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-29 | £651,899 |
| 89 Church Road, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-03-26 | £552,653 |
| 97 Church Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2019-08-28 | £650,862 |
RG6 1HG 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Earley RG6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School 148 Wokingham Road , RG6 1JR | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldryngton Primary School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HR | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,022 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hala Lebanese | 133 Wokingham Road | 594 yd | |
| Indian Community Centre | 2 Norris Road | 692 yd | |
| Earley Cafe | 121 Wokingham Road | 719 yd | |
| The Biryani Lounge | 89 Wokingham Road | 719 yd | |
| The Original Gourmet Burger Co. | 127 Wokingham Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck / The Kitchen | 37 Auckland Road | 438 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | 191 Wokingham Road | 652 yd | |
| Our Lady of Peace Social Club | 338 Wokingham Road | 744 yd | |
| Earley Home Guard Club | 22 Pitts Lane | 827 yd | |
| Ice House | Wessex Hall, Whiteknights Road | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic Coffee | 173 Wokingham Road | 638 yd | |
| Top Table Fish & Chips | 197 Wokingham Road | 665 yd | |
| Blissful Unami | 199 Wokingham Road | 667 yd | |
| Rizouq | 117 Wokingham Road | 671 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 77 Wokingham Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 2 Church Road | 479 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Englefield Place | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Joel Park SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Our Lady Of Peace Community Centre WOKINGHAM ROAD | 739 yd | |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Utc Reading CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Addington School WOODLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Maiden Erlegh School Reading CRESCENT ROAD | tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Reading) WOODLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 999 yd |
| Bulmershe Leisure Centre (Closed) WOODLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Palmer Park Sports Stadium PALMER PARK PALMER PARK LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Palmer Park PALMER PARK PALMER PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.