Carters Rise is in Calcot, Reading and in Newbury district. RG31 7YT 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 Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7YT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG31 7ZH, RG31 7ZL, RG31 7YS, RG31 7ZJ, RG31 7ZN, RG30 3NJ, RG31 7RT, RG31 7YR, RG30 3NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG31 7YT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.9% | 52.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 34.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49.4% | 42.4% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 39.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.1% | 14.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83% | 79% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.9% | 84% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 83.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carters Rise was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Tilehurst South & Holybrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carters Rise has the 8th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Tilehurst South & Holybrook and the 235th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Carters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-09 | £377,181 |
| 54 Carters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2022-04-01 | £361,843 |
| 50 Carters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-19 | £326,155 |
| 62 Carters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-25 | £334,925 |
| 52 Carters Rise, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2018-08-31 | £300,916 |
RG31 7YT 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet Valley Primary School Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchend Primary Academy Usk Road , Tilehurst RG30 4HP | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School Dee Road , Tilehurst RG30 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Reading Empress Road , Calcot RG31 4XR | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet Valley Club | Holybrook Community Centre Carters Rise, Calcot | 6 yd | |
| Cunning Man, The | The Cunning Man Burghfield Road, Burghfield | 887 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 162 Bath Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Bath Road, Calcot | 713 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Bath Road, Calcot | 713 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Bath Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett Valley Primary School CARTERS RISE | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Manor Primary School ASHAMPSTEAD ROAD | 908 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.