RG31 4DR is a safe, established residential area on Park Lane, 0.6km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 4DR offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 24.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00083011 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK LANE, RG31 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, RG31 4DR.
303
41
£ 48,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG31 4DR — age 41, 83% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4DR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 313,750
18 sales · Mean £ 317,568
Semi-Detached
£ 402,500
6 sales · Mean £ 388,416
Detached
£ 349,950
1 sales · Mean £ 349,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4DR has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Little Heath School
Calcot Junior School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Blagrave Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Prince0.6 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.8 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.5 km
- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.7 km
- Zyka0.5 km
- Shoemakers0.5 km
- Spice Master0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Local Xpress0.5 km
- Butts Super News0.8 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.1 km
- Today's Local0.5 km
- Triangle Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- The Tasty Plaice0.1 km
- Herbies Pizza0.4 km
- Ocean Garden0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst2.4 km
- Theale2.9 km
- Reading West3.9 km
Bus Stops
- City Road0.1 km
- Water Tower0.2 km
- Water Tower0.2 km
- City Road0.2 km
- City Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314DR · Data under Open Government Licence