RG31 4XE is a safe, established residential area on High View, 0.8km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG31 4XE represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4XE are sourced from Output Area E00082201 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH VIEW, RG31 4XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH VIEW, RG31 4XE.
379
36
£ 59,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RG31 4XE is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4XE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Terraced
£ 167,500
1 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4XE 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
Springfield Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Little Heath School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos Ltd0.6 km
- IKEA Ltd0.9 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.3 km
- Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phat J's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale1.9 km
- Tilehurst3.5 km
- Reading West4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oliver Drive West0.1 km
- Calcot Post Office0.2 km
- Oliver Drive West0.2 km
- Calcot Post Office0.2 km
- Garston Crescent Summit0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314XE · Data under Open Government Licence