RG31 4EL is a sought-after residential area on Firs Road, 0.5km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 4EL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £668k. 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 4EL are sourced from Output Area E00082148 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRS ROAD, RG31 4EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS ROAD, RG31 4EL.
416
42
£ 59,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4EL 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 4EL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £668k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £668k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4EL. 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
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
Detached
£ 655,750
4 sales · Mean £ 582,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4EL 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
Springfield Primary School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Birch Copse Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Little Heath School
Blagrave Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Local Xpress0.7 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.4 km
- Today's Local0.8 km
- Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.7 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.4 km
- The Prince1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Zyka0.8 km
- Shoemakers0.8 km
- Spice Master0.7 km
- St Catherine's Cafe0.9 km
- Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.4 km
- Herbies Pizza0.7 km
- Ocean Garden0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.7 km
- Phat J's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.6 km
- Tilehurst2.8 km
- Reading West4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Water Tower0.2 km
- Water Tower0.2 km
- City Road0.5 km
- St Pauls School0.5 km
- Springfield0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314EL · Data under Open Government Licence