Pincents Kiln is in Calcot, Reading and in West Berkshire district. RG31 7SD 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 Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG31 7SD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG31 7SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 29.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 58.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 57.3% | 52.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 11.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -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 | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 25% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.3% | 87% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 91.8% | 87% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 88.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pincents Kiln was 980.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1462.9% higher than the Tilehurst Birch Copse average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Pincents Kiln has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tilehurst Birch Copse and the 2nd highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 266.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Mill Pincents Kiln, Reading, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £4,656,255 | 2019-06-29 | £5,075,369 |
| Pincents Kiln Industrial Park Pincents Kiln, Reading, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £9,250,000 | 2019-03-19 | £10,320,506 |
RG31 7SD 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 4,374 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 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Junior School Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale C.E. Primary School Englefield Road , RG7 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Barton Road , Tilehurst RG31 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School City Road , Tilehurst RG31 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,803 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 | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield College , RG7 6AU | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill | Dunelm Mill Pincents Kiln, Calcot | 44 yd | |
| Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB | Porsche Pincents Kiln, Calcot | 206 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonald's, Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 331 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys | Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 331 yd | |
| Eurest | 1320 Arlington Business Park, Theale | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull, The | The Bull, 41 High Street, Theale | 840 yd | |
| The Falcon and The Jacket Bar | The Falcon, 31 High Street, Theale | 926 yd | |
| Theale Golf Centre | Theale Golf Centre North Street, Theale | 1,043 yd | |
| Crown Inn,The | The Crown Inn Church Street, Theale | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 35A High Street, Theale | 903 yd | |
| La Baguetterie | 5, The Clock House, 22 - 24 High Street, Theale | 979 yd | |
| Berkshire Kebab House Ltd | 15 High Street, Theale | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Savacentre Bath Road, Calcot | 331 yd | |
| Munchies Express | 7 Royal Avenue, Calcot | 769 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food, The | 2 High Street, Theale | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot Recreation Ground PARISH OFFICE PARISH OFFICE HIGH VIEW | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Little Heath School Playing Fields LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Turnhams Farm Recreation Ground LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH SCHOOL LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Theale Golf Course NORTH STREET | golf | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.