Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

VOLLER DRIVE, RG31 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLLER DRIVE, RG31 4AB.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG31 4AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4AB combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£435k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £435k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG31 4AB is a sought-after residential area on Voller Drive, 0.4km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 4AB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00082149 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4AB. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 390,500

2 sales · Mean £ 390,500

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG31 4AB has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.5 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.5 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.6 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.9 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.0 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.8 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.6 km
  • Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.8 km
  • Wilkinson Hardware Stores1.0 km
  • Akaran Trading Ltd0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Shoemakers1.0 km
  • Spice Master0.8 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe1.0 km
  • Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.8 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.6 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.8 km
  • Ocean Garden0.8 km
  • Peking Chef0.8 km
  • Phat J's0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.4 km
  • Tilehurst2.9 km
  • Reading West4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Garston Crescent Summit0.4 km
  • Garston Crescent Summit0.4 km
  • Bitterne Avenue0.4 km
  • Water Tower0.4 km
  • Water Tower0.4 km