Tern Close is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Reading district. RG30 4AX is located in the Norcot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tern Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 4AH, RG30 4AJ, RG30 4BA, RG30 4AY, RG30 2NL, RG30 4AZ, RG30 2NJ, RG30 4EW, RG30 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG30 4AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 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 | 34.7% | 38.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 44.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 44% | 45.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 29.7% | 20.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 12.7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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 | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 1.6% | -7.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 75.6% | 67.9% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 76.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 17.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tern Close was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Battle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tern Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle and the 169th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-03-01 | £435,733 |
| 36 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2016-12-09 | £326,532 |
| 41 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £109,740 | 2014-05-30 | £169,942 |
| 39 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-12-12 | £289,615 |
RG30 4AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
RG30 4AX 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet Academy Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | 1out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 3,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 234 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 234 yd | |
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 12 Spey Road | 477 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 507 yd | |
| Norcot Food Pantry | Brockley Close | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 273 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 507 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 231 yd | |
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 234 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 234 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 546 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 720 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 861 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 1,081 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 688 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| The Avenue School THE AVENUE CENTRE THE AVENUE CENTRE CONWY CLOSE | 857 yd | |
| Churchend Primary Academy USK ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.