Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

FARM DRIVE, RG31 4EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM DRIVE, RG31 4EU.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4EU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG31 4EU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £616k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RG31 4EU is a sought-after residential area on Farm Drive, 0.3km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4EU is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £616k. 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 4EU are sourced from Output Area E00172659 (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 4EU. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 698,333

Terraced

£ 368,000

3 sales · Mean £ 384,316

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 352,333

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

RG31 4EU has low crime rates — 12 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 offences12
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.7 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.8 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.8 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils0.9 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils1.0 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.9 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.9 km
  • Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • IKEA Ltd0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Spice Master0.9 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe1.0 km
  • Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.9 km
  • Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill0.9 km
  • Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.9 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.9 km
  • Ocean Garden0.9 km
  • Peking Chef0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.1 km
  • Tilehurst3.1 km
  • Pangbourne4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Footpath to Stratford Way0.2 km
  • Bitterne Avenue0.3 km
  • Footpath to Stratford Way0.3 km
  • Bitterne Avenue0.3 km