Ash Road is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Reading district. RG30 4SN is located in the Tilehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG30 4SG, RG30 4SH, RG30 4PB, RG30 4SJ, RG30 4SB, RG30 4NS, RG30 4NY, RG30 4SP, RG30 4SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG30 4SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG30 4SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 38.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 RG30 4SN this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 29.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 16.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.9% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 83.7% | 71.6% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 90.5% | 81.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 81.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Road was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 54th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ash Road, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2025-03-31 | £360,886 |
| 30 Ash Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2022-07-29 | £342,120 |
| 32 Ash Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-02-07 | £307,329 |
| 40 Ash Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2016-09-02 | £362,014 |
| 22 Ash Road, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2016-08-19 | £383,385 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane , Tilehurst RG30 4UN | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School School Road , Tilehurst RG31 5BD | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park Academy Norcot Road , Tilehurst RG30 6BS | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 589 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Lunch Club at St Michaels Church | Routh Lane | 403 yd | |
| Shoemakers | Shoemakers The Arcade | 439 yd | |
| The Village Coffee Shop | 19 The Triangle | 716 yd | |
| Vesuvio Pizzeria | 20 Norcot Road | 803 yd | |
| The Link Cafe | 28 School Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylers Rest | 149 Norcot Road | 757 yd | |
| The Victoria | 1 Norcot Road | 783 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 78 School Road | 785 yd | |
| The Prince | 111 School Road | 793 yd | |
| Tilehurst Royal British Legion | Downing Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemon Plaice | 2 Norcot Road | 756 yd | |
| The New Red Lantern | 6 Norcot Road | 756 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 76 School Road | 785 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 15 School Road | 864 yd | |
| Dilraj | 23 School Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 21 The Triangle | 716 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 29-35 School Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Primary School Church End Lane | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Meadway Sports Centre CONWY CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| The Avenue School THE AVENUE CENTRE THE AVENUE CENTRE CONWY CLOSE | 471 yd | |
| Churchend Primary Academy USK ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Tilehurst Methodist Church SCHOOL ROAD | 854 yd | |
| St Michaels Primary School DEE ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Calcot Park Golf Club CALCOT PARK | golf | 1,023 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground KENTWOOD HILL | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dee Road | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.