RG31 4RE is a mixed residential area on Mayfield Avenue, 1.0km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG31 4RE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4RE are sourced from Output Area E00082202 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD AVENUE, RG31 4RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD AVENUE, RG31 4RE.
235
48
£ 59,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 64% social renting, RG31 4RE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4RE. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
5 sales · Mean £ 467,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG31 4RE is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
10 nearby- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- IKEA Ltd0.8 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olive Catering Services Ltd @ Cafe 100.9 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill0.7 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.3 km
- Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phat J's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale1.6 km
- Tilehurst3.8 km
- Reading West4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Calcot Post Office0.1 km
- Calcot Post Office0.1 km
- Mayfield Avenue0.1 km
- Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
- Torcross Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314RE · Data under Open Government Licence