Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ARMOUR ROAD, RG31 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMOUR ROAD, RG31 6AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

362

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: RG31 6AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG31 6AB — age 43, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.

home £240,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG31 6AB is a sought-after residential area on Armour Road, 0.2km from Armour Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 6AB is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 8.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG31 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00083015 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 6AB. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,000

11 sales · Mean £ 239,545

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

RG31 6AB has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting97
Violence and sexual offences53
Other theft28
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

A

Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils0.4 km
P

Meadow Park Academy

Good338 pupils0.5 km
P

Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
P

Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils0.9 km
A

Norcot Early Years Centre

Outstanding109 pupils1.1 km
P

Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils1.1 km
A

The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils1.3 km
A

Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Prince0.6 km
  • Butchers Arms0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Tilehurst Club0.3 km
  • The Victoria0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Vesuvio Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.9 km
  • Himalayan Hot Spot0.1 km
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.5 km
  • Zyka0.7 km
  • + 3 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Asda Service Station0.1 km
  • Age UK0.1 km
  • Tilehurst Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.4 km
  • Butts Super News0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Village Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • Dilraj0.1 km
  • Oriental Gourmet0.1 km
  • The Lemon Plaice0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst1.2 km
  • Reading West3.4 km
  • Theale4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Victoria0.1 km
  • The Victoria0.1 km
  • The Victoria0.1 km
  • Tilehurst Library0.2 km
  • Tilehurst Library0.3 km