RG31 is a postcode district in Reading, South East, covering 622 active and 163 retired postcodes.
The largest share of RG31 (33%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG31 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in RG31 are around £405k, up 0.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG31 at 180 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
RG31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG31 postcode area.
15,998
43
£ 54,467 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
RG31 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £405k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Park Lane Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Westwood Farm Junior School
Long Lane Primary School
Westwood Farm Infant School
Springfield Primary School
Downsway Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Link Cafe
- Zyka
- Taste Of Tandoori Ltd
- Himalayan Hot Spot
- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food
- Co-Operative Food, The
- Tesco
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Butchers Arms
- The Plough Inn
- The Prince
- The Royal Oak
- The Tilehurst Club
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dilraj
- Domino's Pizza
- Four Seasons Fish & Chips
- Hungry Birds
- Oriental Gourmet
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Age UK
- Asda Service Station
- Butts Super News
- Costcutter Superstore
- Park Lane Off Licence
- + 17 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: RG31 · Data under Open Government Licence