Silverdale Road is in Earley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG6 7LY is located in the Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG6 7NE, RG6 7NS, RG6 7NA, RG6 7NF, RG6 7LX, RG6 7PQ, RG6 7LH, RG6 7ND, RG6 7NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG6 7LY, 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 | 52.5% | 52.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.6% | 0.1% | 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 7LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.2% 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 | 18.4% | 19.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 69.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 47.9% | 56.7% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7LY 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 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 5.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 3.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 10.9% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 59.7% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 16.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 85.9% | 64.5% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 86.6% | 70.7% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 17.7% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 70.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.4% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 16.8% | 1.7% | 15.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale Road was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silverdale Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates and the 166th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Silverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-04-14 | £746,526 |
| 176 Silverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £652,100 | 2022-11-22 | £706,108 |
| 168 Silverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-04-16 | £547,971 |
| 188 Silverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-04-07 | £584,913 |
| 186 Silverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2014-08-27 | £649,314 |
RG6 7LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldryngton Primary School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HR | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loddon Primary School Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7LR | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | 2out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Earley RG6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkedon Primary School Hawkedon Way , Lower Earley RG6 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,428 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 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfall | 4 The Parade | 418 yd | |
| Lower Earley Baptist Church | Maiden Place | 788 yd | |
| Rajmoni | 11 Maiden Lane Centre, Maiden Place | 930 yd | |
| Crescent Moon Cafe | The Crescent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive | 966 yd | |
| Rustic Cafe | 14 Maiden Lane Centre | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Place Social Club | Maiden Lane Centre, Maiden Place | 930 yd | |
| The Seven Red Roses | Seven Red Roses, Maiden Lane Centre | 978 yd | |
| Our Lady of Peace Social Club | 338 Wokingham Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Yan | 1 The Parade | 418 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza / Herbs Tandoori / Herbs Caffe | 13b The Parade | 418 yd | |
| Idea Kitchen LLP | 13 Maiden Lane Centre | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Silverdale Road | 337 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4-9 Maiden Lane Centre | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park MAREFIELD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Maiden Erlegh School SILVERDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Aldryngton Primary School SILVERDALE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Earley St Nicholas Hall SUTCLIFFE AVENUE | 784 yd | |
| Radstock Primary School RADSTOCK LANE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Whiteknights Indoor Bowls Club BEECH LANE | indoor bowls | 940 yd |
| Curves (Lower Earley) (Closed) MAIDEN LANE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Sol Joel Park SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Our Lady Of Peace Community Centre WOKINGHAM ROAD | 1,058 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.