Area Information for Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE

Summary Back to Top

Northcourt Avenue in Reading is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Church ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Earley and Woodley. This page combines information for the address Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RG2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for RG2 7HE.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Reading
Ward Church
Constituency Earley and Woodley * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE:

Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HA
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7BW
Sherfield Drive, Reading, RG2 7EX
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7BN
Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7RN
Weardale Close, Reading, RG2 7JD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RG2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (37 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 37 property sales in Northcourt Avenue since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Northcourt Avenue, Reading consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 53
Semi-Detached 14
Terraced 11
Flat (Purpose-Built) 10
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 99
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Northcourt Avenue, Reading contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 38% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 34
Owned with Mortgage 21
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 31
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 99

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 21
Two People 32
Three People 16
Four People 12
Five People 10
Six People 3
Seven People 3
8+ People 3
Total 100

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Northcourt Avenue, Reading consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 20
Family Household 52
Other Household 32
Total 104

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 54
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 99

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Earley and Woodley constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 353
Female 424
Total 777

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 12
10-14 10
15-19 266
20-24 207
25-29 87
30-34 42
35-39 30
40-44 15
45-49 23
50-54 13
55-59 15
60-64 19
65-69 8
70-74 2
75-79 13
80-84 6
85+ 5
Total 779

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of RG2 7HE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 77% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 602
Married 123
Separated 4
Divorced 13
Widowed 8
Total 750

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 94% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 427
Good 306
Fair 41
Bad 5
Very Bad 0
Total 779

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 254
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 400
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 22
Other 16
Total 748

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Northcourt Avenue, Reading can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 61% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 477
Mixed Ethnicity 47
Indian 48
Pakistani 7
Bangladeshi 13
Chinese 58
Other Asian 26
Black African 47
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 16
Other 32
Total 777

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Northcourt Avenue, Reading), 62% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 483
European Union 83
Rest of Europe 16
Africa 41
Middle East and Asia 136
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
Total 780

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 483
10+ Years 72
5-10 Years 35
2-5 Years 42
Less Than 2 Years 147
Total 779

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RG2 7HE.

Passport(s) Held
None 16
United Kingdom 546
Republic of Ireland 7
European Union 73
Rest of Europe 10
African Countries 29
Middle East or Asia 87
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 9

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 330
Christian 230
Buddhist 1
Hindu 25
Jewish 0
Muslim 57
Sikh 11
Other Religion 14
Not Stated 111
Total 779

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Church ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 75% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 96
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 561
Retired 36
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 6
Total 746

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 54
Associate Professional Occupations 40
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 29
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 34
Elementary Occupations 38
Total 238

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 53
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 50
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 14
Semi-Routine Occupation 13
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 10
Full-time Student 561
Total 752

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE is within the Whitley and Church policing neighbourhood, under the Thames Valley Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Northcourt Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Whitley and Church
Castle Street
Reading
Berks
RG1 7TH
Website: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to RG2 7HE. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RG2 7HE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest railway station is Reading, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Reading 1.5 miles
Earley 1.6 miles
Reading West 1.9 miles
Reading Green Park 2.2 miles
Winnersh Triangle 2.7 miles
Winnersh 3.4 miles
Tilehurst 3.9 miles
Twyford 4.6 miles
Wargrave 5.2 miles
Wokingham 5.2 miles
Theale 5.2 miles
Shiplake 5.8 miles
Mortimer 5.9 miles
Pangbourne 6.6 miles
Henley-on-Thames 6.9 miles
Crowthorne 7.7 miles
Aldermaston 8.4 miles
Bramley (Hampshire) 8.9 miles
Bracknell 8.9 miles
Sandhurst (Berks) 9.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest is Redlands Primary School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Redlands Primary School half a mile
    
The Palmer Primary Academy 0.5 miles
    
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
The Ridgeway Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles
    
Alfred Sutton Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Whiteknights Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St John's Church of England Primary School 1 mile
    
Katesgrove Primary School 1 mile
    
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest is Reading Girls' School, approximately 790 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Reading Girls' School 790 yards
    
St Joseph's College 820 yards  
Reading School 0.6 miles
    
UTC Reading 0.8 miles
    
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 0.8 miles
    
Kendrick School 0.9 miles
    
John Madejski Academy 1.1 miles
    
Maiden Erlegh School 1.3 miles
    
The Bulmershe School 1.8 miles
    
The WREN School 2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest is University Medical Group, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest is University Dental Centre, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest is Royal Berkshire Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE. The nearest is D & R Kirk Opticians, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in RG2 7HE

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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