Southerndene Close is in Tilehurst, Reading and in Newbury district. RG31 6ND is located in the Tilehurst & Purley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southerndene Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG31 6PJ, RG31 6PE, RG31 6LR, RG31 6LS, RG31 6LT, RG31 6LP, RG31 6NY, RG31 6PH, RG31 6PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG31 6ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 56.5% | 55.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 43.5% | 44.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 47.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 43.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 41.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 34.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 85.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 92.4% | 90.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southerndene Close was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Tilehurst & Purley average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Southerndene Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Tilehurst & Purley and the 85th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Southerndene Close, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-08-09 | £678,196 |
| 1 Southerndene Close, Reading, Reading Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-11-07 | £658,622 |
| 5 Southerndene Close, Reading, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £429,950 | 2007-10-19 | £693,085 |
| 2 Southerndene Close, Reading, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-08-29 | £653,289 |
| 4 Southerndene Close, Reading, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 1999-05-26 | £772,333 |
RG31 6ND 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsway Primary School Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Farm Junior School Fullbrook Crescent , Tilehurst RG31 6RY | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Farm Infant School Fullbrook Crescent , Tilehurst RG31 6RY | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Primary School School Road , Tilehurst RG31 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birch Copse Primary School Wittenham Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 5LN | 4out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 3,976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoons Coffee Shop | 7, The Colonnade Overdown Road, Tilehurst | 395 yd | |
| Himalayan Hot Spot | 1 School Road | 939 yd | |
| The Link Cafe | 28 School Road | 942 yd | |
| Vesuvio Pizzeria | 20 Norcot Road | 1,043 yd | |
| The Snaffle Cafe | Hall Place Farm Sulham Hill, Tilehurst | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst Bowls Club | Wardle Avenue | 353 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 69 Westwood Glen | 764 yd | |
| The Tilehurst Club | 12 Kentwood Hill | 935 yd | |
| Tilehurst Royal British Legion | Downing Road | 1,011 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 78 School Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Rise Fish Bar | 3, The Colonnade Overdown Road, Tilehurst | 377 yd | |
| Asian Spice | 3, The Colonnade Overdown Road, Tilehurst | 377 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 15 School Road | 939 yd | |
| Dilraj | 23 School Road | 939 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 76 School Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 1, The Colonnade Overdown Road, Tilehurst | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, The Parade Knowsley Road, Tilehurst | 929 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 29-35 School Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Sports Centre DOWNS WAY | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Downsway Primary School WARBRECK DRIVE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Cotswold Recreation Ground Downs Way | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Westwood Farm Junior School FULLBROOK CRESCENT | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Brookfields School SAGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground KENTWOOD HILL | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Tilehurst Methodist Church SCHOOL ROAD | 917 yd | |
| Denefield School LONG LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.