RG31 4RB is a safe, established residential area on Sandown Avenue, 0.8km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG31 4RB represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4RB are sourced from Output Area E00082203 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDOWN AVENUE, RG31 4RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDOWN AVENUE, RG31 4RB.
400
45
£ 59,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4RB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 45, RG31 4RB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £433k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4RB. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4RB has low crime rates — 32 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
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Springfield Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- IKEA Ltd1.0 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.1 km
- Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.1 km
- Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phat J's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale1.8 km
- Tilehurst3.7 km
- Reading West4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sandown Avenue0.1 km
- Calcot Hotel0.2 km
- Torcross Grove0.2 km
- Torcross Grove0.2 km
- Calcot Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314RB · Data under Open Government Licence