Park Lane is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Reading district. RG31 4DR 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 Park Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG31 4DU, RG30 4QH, RG30 4PS, RG31 4HE, RG30 4PU, RG30 4QG, RG31 4HA, RG30 4PT, RG30 4QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG31 4DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 35.4% | 38.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 42.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.4% | 18.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.5% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 31.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 87.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.8% | 91.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Norcot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Norcot and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Park Lane, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £346,500 | 2025-03-18 | £344,030 |
| 107 Park Lane, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £433,000 | 2024-12-19 | £431,234 |
| 103 Park Lane, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-08-30 | £351,703 |
| 123 Park Lane, Reading, Reading Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-07-26 | £422,221 |
| 125 Park Lane, Reading, Reading Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2023-08-31 | £294,583 |
RG31 4DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RG31 4DR 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School City Road , Tilehurst RG31 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Barton Road , Tilehurst RG31 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birch Copse Primary School Wittenham Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 5LN | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School School Road , Tilehurst RG31 5BD | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 3,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Master | 22 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 463 yd | |
| Taste Of Tandoori Ltd | 33 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 503 yd | |
| Shoemakers | Shoemakers The Arcade | 520 yd | |
| Zyka | 6 Park Lane | 547 yd | |
| Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe | 114-116 School Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tower (Tilehurst) | 160 Park Lane | 72 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds, The | Fox And Hounds, 116 City Road, Tilehurst | 614 yd | |
| The Prince | 111 School Road | 659 yd | |
| Tilehurst Royal British Legion | Downing Road | 759 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 78 School Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 158 Park Lane | 72 yd | |
| Ocean Garden | 24 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 458 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 14 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 461 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 18 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 461 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 76 School Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 21 The Triangle | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls R.C Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Sringfield Primary School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Birch Copse Primary School WITTENHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| St Catherine Of Siena Church Hall ST CATHERINES HALL ST CATHERINES HALL WITTENHAM AVENUE | 765 yd | |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Little Heath School Playing Fields LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
| Turnhams Farm Recreation Ground LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.