RG31 4RH is a sought-after residential area on Fuchsia Close, 0.5km 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 4RH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. 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 4RH are sourced from Output Area E00082149 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FUCHSIA CLOSE, RG31 4RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FUCHSIA CLOSE, RG31 4RH.
339
51
£ 59,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4RH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RG31 4RH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4RH. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 440,000
2 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4RH has low crime rates — 26 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
Birch Copse Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Little Heath School
Churchend Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The0.9 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos Ltd1.0 km
- Sportsdirect.com1.0 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Akaran Trading Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.8 km
- Phat J's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.3 km
- Tilehurst3.1 km
- Reading West4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Conway Road0.2 km
- Garston Crescent Summit0.2 km
- Conway Road0.2 km
- Yew Tree Rise0.2 km
- Garston Crescent Summit0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314RH · Data under Open Government Licence