Adams Way is in Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 5UT 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 Adams Way, Earley, Reading, RG6 5UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG6 5UE, RG6 5UU, RG6 5QP, RG6 5QS, RG6 5UH, RG6 5UF, RG6 5UR, RG6 5UQ, RG6 5GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG6 5UT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.7% | 38.5% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 47.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 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 (87.1%) 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 | 50.6% | 60.4% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 26.7% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5UT this area, 5.9% 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 54.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79% | 74.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 80.5% | 71.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 71.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3.7% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adams Way was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Adams Way has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Hillside and the 237th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Adams Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-01-10 | £777,238 |
| 1 Adams Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-10-28 | £745,392 |
| 7 Adams Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2013-09-23 | £819,732 |
| 5 Adams Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2012-08-01 | £819,048 |
| 8 Adams Way, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2003-09-02 | £993,186 |
RG6 5UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,553 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 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Primary School Hillbrow , RG2 8JD | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldryngton Primary School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HR | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 1out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 2out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,029 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 | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 2,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook Court Very Sheltered Housing | Emmbrook Court | 569 yd | |
| Flavours of Tandoor | Chalfont Close | 703 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 211 Shinfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Eurest at Asda Customer Restaurant | Asda, Lower Earley District Centre, Chalfont Way | 782 yd | |
| China Garden 888 | 250 Shinfield Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 201 Shinfield Road | 660 yd | |
| Suttons Bowls Club | Suttons Bowling Club, Pavilion, Chalfont Way | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 207 Shinfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Greggs | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Jamrock Jerkngrill | 230 Shinfield Road | 723 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 223 Shinfield Road | 807 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 231a Shinfield Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Earley District Centre, Chalfont Way | 782 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | The Square, Chalfont Way | 905 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 3 Marks & Spencer, The Square, Chalfont Way | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School FAIRLAWN GREEN | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Radstock Primary School RADSTOCK LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Loddon Valley Leisure RUSHEY WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Chalfont Park CHALFONT WAY | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Whiteknights Indoor Bowls Club BEECH LANE | indoor bowls | 774 yd |
| Hillside Primary School RUSHEY WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 814 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.