Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

FIRS ROAD, RG31 4EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS ROAD, RG31 4EL.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4EL 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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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG31 4EL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £668k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £668k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG31 4EL is a sought-after residential area on Firs Road, 0.5km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4EL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £668k. 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 4EL are sourced from Output Area E00082148 (shared with 18 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 4EL. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
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

Detached

£ 655,750

4 sales · Mean £ 582,125

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

RG31 4EL has low crime rates — 10 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 offences14
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.4 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.7 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.7 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.9 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.0 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.7 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.4 km
  • Today's Local0.8 km
  • Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.7 km
  • Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.4 km
  • The Prince1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Zyka0.8 km
  • Shoemakers0.8 km
  • Spice Master0.7 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe0.9 km
  • Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.4 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.7 km
  • Ocean Garden0.7 km
  • Peking Chef0.7 km
  • Phat J's0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.6 km
  • Tilehurst2.8 km
  • Reading West4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Tower0.2 km
  • Water Tower0.2 km
  • City Road0.5 km
  • St Pauls School0.5 km
  • Springfield0.5 km