Bensgrove Close is in Woodcote, Reading and in South Oxfordshire district. RG8 0SJ is located in the Woodcote & Rotherfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Henley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG8 0SL, RG8 0SF, RG8 0SQ, RG8 0SZ, RG8 0RB, RG8 0SW, RG8 0SH, RG8 0SN, RG8 0RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG8 0SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.1% | 36.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 40.5% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 40.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 15.2% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.9% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 25.3% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 91.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bensgrove Close was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Goring average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bensgrove Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Goring and the 202nd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bensgrove Close, Reading, Oxfordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,710 | 2024-03-26 | £10,986 |
| 15 Bensgrove Close, Reading, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-14 | £423,676 |
| 5 Bensgrove Close, Reading, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-01-07 | £456,503 |
| 9 Bensgrove Close, Reading, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-05-14 | £440,219 |
| 13 Bensgrove Close, Reading, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-11-03 | £423,191 |
RG8 0SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote Primary School Reading Road , Woodcote RG8 0QY | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School Checkendon , RG8 0SR | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Row CofE Primary School School Lane , RG9 5QS | 3out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring Church of England Aided Primary School Wallingford Road , Goring-on-Thames RG8 0BG | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School Eastfield Lane , Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langtree School Reading Road , Woodcote RG8 0RA | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oratory School Woodcote , Near Reading RG8 0PJ | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Preparatory School Goring Heath , Reading RG8 7SF | - not rated | 2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Goring Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion | Greenmore | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice | 6 Wood Green | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langtree School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Woodcote Recreation Ground Reading Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| The Oratory Sports Centre | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 612 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.