RG31 4RA is a safe, established residential area on Halpin Close, 0.4km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG31 4RA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4RA are sourced from Output Area E00082203 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALPIN CLOSE, RG31 4RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALPIN CLOSE, RG31 4RA.
400
45
£ 59,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4RA 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.
Area Character
RG31 4RA is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4RA. The average age is 44.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 240,000
17 sales · Mean £ 236,394
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4RA has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.2 km
- Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.2 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Akaran Trading Ltd0.2 km
- B and M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- J's Food & Wine0.1 km
- Munchies Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phat J's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.2 km
- Tilehurst3.4 km
- Reading West4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sovereign Way0.1 km
- Calcot Hotel0.1 km
- Sovereign Way0.1 km
- Murdochs0.1 km
- Murdochs0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314RA · Data under Open Government Licence