Bourne Close is in Calcot, Reading and in Newbury district. RG31 7BD is located in the Tilehurst South & Holybrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bourne Close, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG31 7AG, RG31 7BW, RG31 7AF, RG31 7BB, RG31 7AE, RG31 7BL, RG31 7BN, RG31 7AL, RG31 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG31 7BD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51% | 52.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 31.4% | 36.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 48% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 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 (90.4%) 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 | 57.9% | 55.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 85.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 91.9% | 87.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 87.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Close was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% higher than the Tilehurst South & Holybrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Tilehurst South & Holybrook and the 96th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bourne Close, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-06 | £403,356 |
| 24 Bourne Close, Reading, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-04-27 | £468,283 |
| 18 Bourne Close, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2017-06-15 | £351,549 |
| 5 Bourne Close, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-08-12 | £391,528 |
| 8 Bourne Close, Reading, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-12-03 | £496,500 |
RG31 7BD 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Junior School Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Barton Road , Tilehurst RG31 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School City Road , Tilehurst RG31 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale C.E. Primary School Englefield Road , RG7 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,188 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 | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 4,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonald's, Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 475 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys | Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 475 yd | |
| Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB | Porsche Pincents Kiln, Calcot | 516 yd | |
| Eurest | 1320 Arlington Business Park, Theale | 598 yd | |
| Elior at The Hive | Ground Floor East, Hive 1, 1510 - 1520 Arlington Business Park, Theale | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Express | 7 Royal Avenue, Calcot | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot Junior School CALCOT INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL CALCOT INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL CURTIS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Calcot Recreation Ground PARISH OFFICE PARISH OFFICE HIGH VIEW | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Linear Park BEANSHEAF SKATEPARK BEANSHEAF SKATEPARK CHARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 568 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.