Robin Way is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Newbury district. RG31 4SW is located in the Tilehurst Birch Copse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Robin Way, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG31 4ST, RG31 4SU, RG31 4TA, RG31 4TF, RG31 4AB, RG31 4SX, RG31 4SR, RG31 4SP, RG31 4SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG31 4SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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% | 40.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 41.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.8% | 18.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 12.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.1% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 25.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.2% | 92.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.5% | 88.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Robin Way was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Tilehurst Birch Copse average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Robin Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tilehurst Birch Copse and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Robin Way, Reading, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-04-25 | £235,000 |
| 6 Robin Way, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-28 | £425,000 |
| 17 Robin Way, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-14 | £345,000 |
| 78 Robin Way, Reading, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-08-19 | £291,211 |
| 41 Robin Way, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-29 | £395,291 |
RG31 4SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Barton Road , Tilehurst RG31 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School City Road , Tilehurst RG31 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birch Copse Primary School Wittenham Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 5LN | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Junior School Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 4,206 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 | 687 yd | |
| Taste Of Tandoori Ltd | 33 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 708 yd | |
| St Catherine's Cafe | Church Of St Catherine Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst | 872 yd | |
| The Coriander Club | 98 Royal Avenue, Calcot | 979 yd | |
| Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli | 100 Royal Avenue, Calcot | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds, The | Fox And Hounds, 116 City Road, Tilehurst | 275 yd | |
| Water Tower (Tilehurst) | 160 Park Lane | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 158 Park Lane | 558 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 14 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 665 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 18 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 675 yd | |
| Ocean Garden | 24 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Express | 7 Royal Avenue, Calcot | 1,027 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls R.C Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Sringfield Primary School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Little Heath School Playing Fields LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Turnhams Farm Recreation Ground LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Calcot Recreation Ground PARISH OFFICE PARISH OFFICE HIGH VIEW | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| St Catherine Of Siena Church Hall ST CATHERINES HALL ST CATHERINES HALL WITTENHAM AVENUE | 864 yd | |
| Birch Copse Primary School WITTENHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Calcot Junior School CALCOT INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL CALCOT INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL CURTIS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 998 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.