The Crescent is in Theale, Reading and in Newbury district. RG7 5DT is located in the Theale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG7 5BA, RG7 5AZ, RG7 5BW, RG7 5AY, RG7 5BS, RG7 5BN, RG7 5BB, RG7 5BP, RG7 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG7 5DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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% | 53.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 36% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.5% | 47.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.4% | 24.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 90.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 93.5% | 87.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 87.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% higher than the Aldermaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aldermaston and the 141st highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Crescent, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £436,500 | 2025-03-28 | £433,481 |
| 15 The Crescent, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-01 | £365,265 |
| 11 The Crescent, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-04-05 | £387,808 |
| 15 The Crescent, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2007-09-17 | £336,319 |
| 15 The Crescent, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-08-18 | £348,710 |
RG7 5DT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theale C.E. Primary School Englefield Road , RG7 5AS | 4out of 4 | 333 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Englefield C.E. Primary School The Street , Englefield RG7 5ER | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calcot Junior School Curtis Road , Calcot RG31 4XG | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Barton Road , Tilehurst RG31 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theale Green School Church Street , RG7 5DA | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 2out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willink School School Lane , Burghfield Common RG7 3XJ | 3out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Community 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 | 2,692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield College , RG7 6AU | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 4,746 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Wok | 21 High Street, Theale | 352 yd | |
| Street Food Shack | 33A - 33B High Street, Theale | 371 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 20 High Street, Theale | 375 yd | |
| Bradleys | 38 High Street, Theale | 391 yd | |
| Kaya Fast Food | 40 - 42 High Street, Theale | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theale Golf Centre | Theale Golf Centre North Street, Theale | 225 yd | |
| Crown Inn,The | The Crown Inn Church Street, Theale | 338 yd | |
| The Falcon and The Jacket Bar | The Falcon, 31 High Street, Theale | 365 yd | |
| Bull, The | The Bull, 41 High Street, Theale | 391 yd | |
| Volunteer, The | The Volunteer Church Street, Theale | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Kebab House Ltd | 15 High Street, Theale | 345 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 35A High Street, Theale | 377 yd | |
| La Baguetterie | 5, The Clock House, 22 - 24 High Street, Theale | 380 yd | |
| Le Caffe Aroma @ Westcoast Ltd | Arrowhead Park Arrowhead Road, Theale | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 2 High Street, Theale | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Theale Golf Course NORTH STREET | golf | 215 yd |
| North Street Playing Field ENGLEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Englefield Road Recreation Ground ENGLEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Theale Green School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Theale Green Recreation Centre (Closed) THEALE GREEN RECREATION CENTRE THEALE GREEN RECREATION CENTRE CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.