Carshalton Way is in Lower Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 4EW is located in the Hawkedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carshalton Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG6 4BZ, RG6 4ER, RG6 4EE, RG6 4BX, RG6 4BY, RG6 4BT, RG6 5UP, RG6 4EX, RG6 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG6 4EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 42.6% | 49.7% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 57.4% | 50.3% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG6 4EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.4% | 54.5% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 28.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 46.3% | 46.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 39.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 12.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4EW this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 39.7% | -7.2% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.3% | 80.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 79.6% | 68.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 14.9% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 67.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12.3% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carshalton Way was 406.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 697.7% higher than the Hawkedon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carshalton Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Hawkedon and the 6th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 232.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Carshalton Way, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-07-31 | £227,992 |
| 54 Carshalton Way, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2014-04-24 | £247,822 |
| 56 Carshalton Way, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2013-08-14 | £244,474 |
| 54 Carshalton Way, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2004-01-14 | £276,744 |
| 52 Carshalton Way, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2002-07-17 | £287,914 |
RG6 4EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | 2out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loddon Primary School Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldryngton Primary School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HR | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkedon Primary School Hawkedon Way , Lower Earley RG6 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,480 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 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 2out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Moon Cafe | The Crescent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive | 381 yd | |
| Rajmoni | 11 Maiden Lane Centre, Maiden Place | 382 yd | |
| Lower Earley Baptist Church | Maiden Place | 435 yd | |
| Rustic Cafe | 14 Maiden Lane Centre | 485 yd | |
| Kei's Peking Restaurant | 2 Maiden Lane Centre | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Place Social Club | Maiden Lane Centre, Maiden Place | 382 yd | |
| The Seven Red Roses | Seven Red Roses, Maiden Lane Centre | 485 yd | |
| Suttons Bowls Club | Suttons Bowling Club, Pavilion, Chalfont Way | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Kitchen LLP | 13 Maiden Lane Centre | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4-9 Maiden Lane Centre | 485 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Earley District Centre, Chalfont Way | 1,057 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Silverdale Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Lower Earley) (Closed) MAIDEN LANE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Laurel Park MAREFIELD | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Radstock Primary School RADSTOCK LANE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Loddon Valley Leisure RUSHEY WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 962 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.