Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

CITY ROAD, RG31 4SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, RG31 4SA.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG31 4SA 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG31 4SA's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £200k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £200k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG31 4SA is a sought-after residential area on City Road, 0.1km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4SA is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 2.4% year-on-year. 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 4SA are sourced from Output Area E00172659 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4SA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 197,500

6 sales · Mean £ 197,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG31 4SA has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.3 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.6 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils0.7 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils1.0 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils1.0 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.6 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.5 km
  • Today's Local0.9 km
  • Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.2 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Zyka0.9 km
  • Spice Master0.6 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe0.6 km
  • Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.5 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.6 km
  • Ocean Garden0.6 km
  • Peking Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.5 km
  • Tilehurst2.8 km
  • Reading West4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bitterne Avenue0.1 km
  • Bitterne Avenue0.1 km
  • Springfield0.2 km
  • Springfield0.2 km
  • St Pauls School0.3 km