Langdale Gardens is in Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 5TU 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 Langdale Gardens, Earley, Reading, RG6 5TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG6 5TX, RG6 5TR, RG2 7DP, RG6 5UA, RG6 5TS, RG6 5TH, RG6 5TZ, RG2 8EF, RG2 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG6 5TU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 56.8% | 47.1% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 43.2% | 52.9% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 39.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 48% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 45.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 39.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.1% | 16.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 42.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 1.1% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 63.1% | 47.9% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 72.2% | 57.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 27.1% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 58.4% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 18.4% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langdale Gardens was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.7% higher than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langdale Gardens has the 4th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Hillside and the 38th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Langdale Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2025-07-31 | £220,090 |
| 51 Langdale Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-02-16 | £204,974 |
| 61 Langdale Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-10-26 | £201,706 |
| 27 Langdale Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-01 | £153,819 |
| 51 Langdale Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-06-06 | £178,882 |
RG6 5TU 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,495 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 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Primary School Hillbrow , RG2 8JD | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | 2out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Lulworth Road , RG2 8LX | 2out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,123 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 | 205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook Court Very Sheltered Housing | Emmbrook Court | 185 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 211 Shinfield Road | 330 yd | |
| China Garden 888 | 250 Shinfield Road | 549 yd | |
| Flavours of Tandoor | Chalfont Close | 928 yd | |
| Trilobite Cafe | Health & Life Sciences Building, University of Reading | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 201 Shinfield Road | 236 yd | |
| Suttons Bowls Club | Suttons Bowling Club, Pavilion, Chalfont Way | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamrock Jerkngrill | 230 Shinfield Road | 313 yd | |
| KFC | 207 Shinfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Greggs | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Best Kebab House | 234c Shinfield Road | 425 yd | |
| Subway | 234a Shinfield Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 330 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Earley District Centre, Chalfont Way | 973 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | The Square, Chalfont Way | 1,016 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3 Marks & Spencer, The Square, Chalfont Way | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School FAIRLAWN GREEN | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Hillside Primary School RUSHEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Chalfont Park CHALFONT WAY | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Loddon Valley Leisure RUSHEY WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Crosfields School SHINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Leighton Park School LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL SHINFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Radstock Primary School RADSTOCK LANE | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Whiteknights Indoor Bowls Club BEECH LANE | indoor bowls | 1,066 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 | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.