Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

MEAD CLOSE, RG31 4ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAD CLOSE, RG31 4ET.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4ET combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£346k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

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

RG31 4ET is a sought-after residential area on Mead Close, 0.2km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4ET is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 2.2% year-on-year. 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 4ET are sourced from Output Area E00082141 (shared with 24 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 4ET. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 346,250

4 sales · Mean £ 348,125

Terraced

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

RG31 4ET has low crime rates — 11 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 offences13
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.5 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils0.8 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.8 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.9 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.9 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.8 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.8 km
  • Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.4 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Spice Master0.8 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe0.8 km
  • Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.8 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.8 km
  • Ocean Garden0.8 km
  • Peking Chef0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.3 km
  • Tilehurst3.0 km
  • Pangbourne4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bitterne Avenue0.1 km
  • Bitterne Avenue0.2 km
  • Footpath to Stratford Way0.2 km
  • Footpath to Stratford Way0.3 km
  • Springfield0.4 km