Tamarind Way is in Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 5GR is located in the Hillside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tamarind Way, Earley, Reading, RG6 5GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG6 5GW, RG6 5GP, RG6 5GH, RG6 5GN, RG6 5GX, RG6 5GJ, RG6 5GY, RG2 8EG, RG6 5GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG6 5GR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 RG6 5GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 26.9% | 25.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 62.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 49% | 44.1% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 43% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around RG6 5GR this area, 8.4% 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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 47.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77.9% | 69.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 81.4% | 74.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 73.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 3.1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamarind Way was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tamarind Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Hillside and the 220th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tamarind Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-03-03 | £681,406 |
| 25 Tamarind Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-12-13 | £536,738 |
| 31 Tamarind Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-12-04 | £683,121 |
| 10 Tamarind Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2018-05-30 | £676,010 |
| 26 Tamarind Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2017-05-03 | £664,404 |
RG6 5GR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG6 5GR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School Fairlawn Green , Shinfield Rise RG2 8EP | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Primary School Hillbrow , RG2 8JD | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | 2out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Lulworth Road , RG2 8LX | 2out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 2out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus 401 Old Whitley Wood Lane , Shinfield RG2 8QA | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 2,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 211 Shinfield Road | 440 yd | |
| China Garden 888 | 250 Shinfield Road | 544 yd | |
| Emmbrook Court Very Sheltered Housing | Emmbrook Court | 554 yd | |
| Flavours of Tandoor | Chalfont Close | 594 yd | |
| Eurest at Asda Customer Restaurant | Asda, Lower Earley District Centre, Chalfont Way | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 201 Shinfield Road | 506 yd | |
| Suttons Bowls Club | Suttons Bowling Club, Pavilion, Chalfont Way | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 207 Shinfield Road | 440 yd | |
| Greggs | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 440 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 223 Shinfield Road | 468 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 231a Shinfield Road | 468 yd | |
| Mr Cod | 225 Shinfield Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 440 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Earley District Centre, Chalfont Way | 621 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | The Square, Chalfont Way | 641 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3 Marks & Spencer, The Square, Chalfont Way | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School FAIRLAWN GREEN | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Hillside Primary School RUSHEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Chalfont Park CHALFONT WAY | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Loddon Valley Leisure RUSHEY WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Crosfields School SHINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Radstock Primary School RADSTOCK LANE | grass pitches | 876 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.