Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

WITHY CLOSE, RG31 4SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHY CLOSE, RG31 4SQ.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4SQ 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG31 4SQ's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £545k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £545k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

RG31 4SQ is a sought-after residential area on Withy Close, 0.6km from City Road 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 4SQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k. 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 4SQ are sourced from Output Area E00082149 (shared with 29 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 4SQ. 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

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 467,500

6 sales · Mean £ 476,333

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

RG31 4SQ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences32
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.6 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils1.1 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.2 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Local Xpress1.0 km
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
  • Sportsdirect.com1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.7 km
  • Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Shoemakers1.0 km
  • Spice Master0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.6 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.9 km
  • Ocean Garden0.9 km
  • Peking Chef0.9 km
  • Phat J's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.3 km
  • Tilehurst3.0 km
  • Reading West4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Garston Crescent Summit0.3 km
  • Garston Crescent Summit0.3 km
  • Conway Road0.3 km
  • Oliver Drive West0.3 km
  • Yew Tree Rise0.4 km