Reading Road is in Pangbourne, Reading and in Newbury district. RG8 7JF is located in the Pangbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG8 7HY, RG8 7HD, RG8 7HX, RG8 7JG, RG8 7HZ, RG8 7JA, RG8 7DQ, RG8 7JL, RG8 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG8 7JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.4% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.6% | 28.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 45.9% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 62% | 58.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 RG8 7JF this area, 7.4% 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.4% | 53.8% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 93.6% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reading Road was 130.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 374.4% higher than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Reading Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 55th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2025-01-03 | £612,375 |
| 50 Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-04-26 | £681,414 |
| 64 Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-09-29 | £792,365 |
| 38 Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £866,400 | 2021-06-07 | £1,002,722 |
| 58 Reading Road, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-12-18 | £535,841 |
RG8 7JF 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,081 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 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School Eastfield Lane , Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lane Primary School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6YG | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley CofE Primary School Purley Village , Purley-on-Thames RG8 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsway Primary School Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE | 3out of 4 | 2,940 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 | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 4,005 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 | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Preparatory School Goring Heath , Reading RG8 7SF | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School Buckhold , Pangbourne RG8 8QA | - not rated | 4,404 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 | 117 yd | |
| Miah's of Pangbourne | 26 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 128 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | First Floor, 8 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 188 yd | |
| Birch Bread Ltd | 14 - 16 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 201 yd | |
| Nino's Trattoria Italiana | 11 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne And Dist Bowls Club | Recreation Ground Thames Avenue, Pangbourne | 236 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Church Road, Pangbourne | 351 yd | |
| Pangbourne Working Mens Club | 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 389 yd | |
| Swan Public House | The Swan Hotel Shooters Hill, Pangbourne | 681 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | High Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Tandoori | 16 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 296 yd | |
| Laughing Halibut, The | 18 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 6 - 7 The Square, Pangbourne | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Recreation Ground Thames Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 252 yd |
| Pangbourne Primary School PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL KENNEDY DRIVE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Whitchurch On Thames Cricket Club EASTFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 94.7% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.