RG31 4HA is a safe, established residential area on City Road, 0.6km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 4HA is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4HA are sourced from Output Area E00083011 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, RG31 4HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, RG31 4HA.
303
41
£ 48,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4HA 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4HA combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4HA. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 306,500
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
2 sales · Mean £ 317,500
Detached
£ 567,500
2 sales · Mean £ 567,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4HA 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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Little Heath School
Blagrave Nursery School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Local Xpress0.3 km
- Warings Craft Bakers0.7 km
- Butts Super News0.7 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.1 km
- Today's Local0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Fox And Hounds, The0.4 km
- The Prince0.6 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.6 km
- Zyka0.4 km
- Shoemakers0.6 km
- Spice Master0.2 km
- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- The Tasty Plaice0.1 km
- Herbies Pizza0.2 km
- Ocean Garden0.2 km
- Peking Chef0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst2.3 km
- Theale2.9 km
- Reading West4.0 km
Bus Stops
- City Road0.1 km
- City Road0.1 km
- City Road0.1 km
- St Pauls School0.2 km
- St Pauls School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314HA · Data under Open Government Licence