Partridge Drive is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Newbury district. RG31 4SX 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 Partridge Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG31 4SN, RG31 4EP, RG31 4EN, RG31 4TA, RG31 4EL, RG31 4SY, RG31 4ER, RG31 4SW, RG31 4ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG31 4SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 28.1% | 38.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 43.5% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
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 | 45.2% | 49.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 36.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 12.9% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 22.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.9% | 86.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 94.3% | 86.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 86.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Partridge Drive was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Tilehurst Birch Copse average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Partridge Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tilehurst Birch Copse and the 67th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Partridge Drive, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-01-24 | £435,590 |
| 2 Partridge Drive, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-11-29 | £451,029 |
| 28 Partridge Drive, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-13 | £447,997 |
| 65 Partridge Drive, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-12 | £386,314 |
| 25 Partridge Drive, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-05-07 | £458,829 |
RG31 4SX 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,845 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 | 267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Barton Road , Tilehurst RG31 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birch Copse Primary School Wittenham Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 5LN | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School School Road , Tilehurst RG31 5BD | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 985 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 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,692 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 | 1,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 4,034 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 | 580 yd | |
| Taste Of Tandoori Ltd | 33 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 609 yd | |
| St Catherine's Cafe | Church Of St Catherine Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst | 821 yd | |
| Zyka | 6 Park Lane | 851 yd | |
| Shoemakers | Shoemakers The Arcade | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds, The | Fox And Hounds, 116 City Road, Tilehurst | 341 yd | |
| Water Tower (Tilehurst) | 160 Park Lane | 382 yd | |
| The Prince | 111 School Road | 992 yd | |
| Tilehurst Royal British Legion | Downing Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 158 Park Lane | 382 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 14 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 562 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 18 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 570 yd | |
| Ocean Garden | 24 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst | 580 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls R.C Primary School CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Sringfield Primary School BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Little Heath School Playing Fields LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Turnhams Farm Recreation Ground LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| St Catherine Of Siena Church Hall ST CATHERINES HALL ST CATHERINES HALL WITTENHAM AVENUE | 808 yd | |
| Birch Copse Primary School WITTENHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Calcot Recreation Ground PARISH OFFICE PARISH OFFICE HIGH VIEW | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Calcot Junior School CALCOT INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL CALCOT INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL CURTIS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.