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.
WITHY CLOSE, RG31 4SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHY CLOSE, RG31 4SQ.
339
51
£ 59,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The0.7 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.6 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RG314SQ · Data under Open Government Licence