RG31 4EJ is a sought-after residential area on Langley Hill Close, 0.7km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 4EJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k. 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 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00082148 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGLEY HILL CLOSE, RG31 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGLEY HILL CLOSE, RG31 4EJ.
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£ 59,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4EJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4EJ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£422k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4EJ. The average age is 42.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
4 sales · Mean £ 413,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4EJ has low crime rates — 10 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Calcot Junior School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Springfield Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Little Heath School
Churchend Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Prince1.0 km
- Fox And Hounds, The0.7 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.4 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Zyka0.9 km
- Shoemakers0.7 km
- Spice Master0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Local Xpress0.8 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.4 km
- Today's Local0.9 km
- Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.8 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.4 km
- Herbies Pizza0.8 km
- Ocean Garden0.8 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- Phat J's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.6 km
- Tilehurst2.8 km
- Reading West4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Water Tower0.2 km
- Water Tower0.2 km
- Yew Tree Rise0.4 km
- Yew Tree Rise0.4 km
- City Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314EJ · Data under Open Government Licence