RG31 4RL is a sought-after residential area on Acorn Walk, 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 4RL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k. 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 4RL are sourced from Output Area E00082150 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACORN WALK, RG31 4RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN WALK, RG31 4RL.
296
36
£ 59,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4RL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4RL combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£356k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4RL. The average age is 35.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 362,000
3 sales · Mean £ 347,333
Terraced
£ 337,500
3 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4RL has low crime rates — 24 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
Park Lane Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
Little Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The1.0 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.4 km
- Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Akaran Trading Ltd0.4 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.9 km
- B and M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- J's Food & Wine0.2 km
- Munchies Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.9 km
- Phat J's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.3 km
- Tilehurst3.2 km
- Reading West4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Conway Road0.1 km
- Conway Road0.1 km
- Sovereign Way0.2 km
- Yew Tree Rise0.2 km
- Garston Crescent Summit0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314RL · Data under Open Government Licence