Reading Road is in Pangbourne, Reading and in Newbury district. RG8 7HS is located in the Pangbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG8 7LA, RG8 7GA, RG8 7JE, RG8 7JS, RG8 7JX, RG8 7JY, RG8 7LE, RG8 7JP, RG8 7JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG8 7HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54% | 53% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46% | 47% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 26.5% | 30.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 48.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 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 | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 15% | -15.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 33.1% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97% | 90.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reading Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Reading Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 216th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Coach House Court Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2024-07-10 | £99,915 |
| Flat 17 Coach House Court Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-05-10 | £97,253 |
| Flat 2 Coach House Court Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-08-25 | £125,534 |
| Flat 10 Coach House Court Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-11-09 | £127,047 |
| 1 Coach House Cottages Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2022-06-28 | £230,227 |
RG8 7HS 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School Kennedy Drive , Pangbourne RG8 7LB | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School Eastfield Lane , Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lane Primary School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6YG | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley CofE Primary School Purley Village , Purley-on-Thames RG8 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsway Primary School Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne College , RG8 8LA | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Preparatory School Goring Heath , Reading RG8 7SF | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School Buckhold , Pangbourne RG8 8QA | - not rated | 4,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke Cafe | 27A Reading Road, Pangbourne | 397 yd | |
| Miah's of Pangbourne | 26 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 411 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | First Floor, 8 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 470 yd | |
| Birch Bread Ltd | 14 - 16 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 483 yd | |
| Nino's Trattoria Italiana | 11 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne And Dist Bowls Club | Recreation Ground Thames Avenue, Pangbourne | 482 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Church Road, Pangbourne | 625 yd | |
| Pangbourne Working Mens Club | 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 667 yd | |
| Swan Public House | The Swan Hotel Shooters Hill, Pangbourne | 960 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | High Street | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Tandoori | 16 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 577 yd | |
| Laughing Halibut, The | 18 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 6 - 7 The Square, Pangbourne | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL KENNEDY DRIVE | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Pangbourne Recreation Ground Thames Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 437 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.