Tern Close is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Reading district. RG30 4AZ 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 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 4AY, RG30 4AJ, RG30 4BG, RG30 4BA, RG30 4AL, RG30 4BD, RG30 4AX, RG30 4BB, RG30 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG30 4AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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% | 55.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 46% | 44.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 40.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 38.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 48.1% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 35.6% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 24.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.7% | 17.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 20.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77.6% | 72.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 91.2% | 77.8% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 78.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tern Close was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tern Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Norcot and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-09-09 | £362,074 |
| 67 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2025-07-04 | £263,634 |
| 58 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-11-28 | £353,927 |
| 46 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-02-24 | £396,000 |
| 63 Tern Close, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-11-19 | £339,524 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4BE | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary School Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranikhet County Junior School Spey Road , Tilehurst RG30 4ED | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | - not rated | 490 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School The Meadway , Tilehurst RG30 4NN | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 2out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 677 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Special School The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elvian School 61 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 303 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 303 yd | |
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 12 Spey Road | 527 yd | |
| Hey Coffee | Liebenrood Road | 674 yd | |
| Norcot Food Pantry | Brockley Close | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Bowling Club | Honey End Lane | 395 yd | |
| The Mansion House | Liebenrood Road | 674 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 303 yd | |
| Kathmandu Cuisine | Honey End Lane | 303 yd | |
| Lee's Garden | Honey End Lane | 303 yd | |
| Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct | Honey End Lane | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | 67 Honey End Lane | 603 yd | |
| Grocery Asia | 19-20 Meadway Precinct | 782 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 874 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 1,017 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Simply Gym Reading Meadway Precinct | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Prospect School COCKNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| The Avenue School THE AVENUE CENTRE THE AVENUE CENTRE CONWY CLOSE | 675 yd | |
| Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIEBENROOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Churchend Primary Academy USK ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Ranikhet Academy SPEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane | grass pitches | 851 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 | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.