HUGH FRASER DRIVE, RG31 4QZ House Prices & Local Information

RG31 4QZ is a sought-after residential area on Hugh Fraser Drive, 0.7km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 4QZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 4QZ are sourced from Output Area E00082146 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.