Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PARK LANE, RG31 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, RG31 4DR.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG31 4DR — age 41, 83% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.9% year-on-year.

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

RG31 4DR is a safe, established residential area on Park Lane, 0.6km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 4DR offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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: Average house prices are around £343k, down 24.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00083011 (shared with 10 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 4DR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 313,750

18 sales · Mean £ 317,568

Semi-Detached

£ 402,500

6 sales · Mean £ 388,416

Detached

£ 349,950

1 sales · Mean £ 349,950

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

RG31 4DR has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.3 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.7 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.0 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils1.0 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils1.0 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Prince0.6 km
  • Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
  • The Plough Inn0.8 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.5 km
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.7 km
  • Zyka0.5 km
  • Shoemakers0.5 km
  • Spice Master0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.5 km
  • Butts Super News0.8 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.1 km
  • Today's Local0.5 km
  • Triangle Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • The Tasty Plaice0.1 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.4 km
  • Ocean Garden0.4 km
  • Peking Chef0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.4 km
  • Theale2.9 km
  • Reading West3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • City Road0.1 km
  • Water Tower0.2 km
  • Water Tower0.2 km
  • City Road0.2 km
  • City Road0.2 km