RG31 4ER is a sought-after residential area on Boundary Close, 0.5km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 4ER offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £514k, up 21.8% year-on-year. 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 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00082148 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOUNDARY CLOSE, RG31 4ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUNDARY CLOSE, RG31 4ER.
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42
£ 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 4ER 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 4ER's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £514k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4ER. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
Semi-Detached
£ 463,911
1 sales · Mean £ 463,911
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4ER 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
Springfield Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Calcot Junior School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Little Heath School
Blagrave Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Local Xpress0.6 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.3 km
- Today's Local0.7 km
- Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.6 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.3 km
- The Prince0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.9 km
- Zyka0.7 km
- Shoemakers0.7 km
- Spice Master0.6 km
- The Village Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.3 km
- Herbies Pizza0.6 km
- Ocean Garden0.6 km
- Peking Chef0.6 km
- Phat J's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst2.6 km
- Theale2.7 km
- Reading West4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Water Tower0.1 km
- Water Tower0.1 km
- City Road0.3 km
- City Road0.4 km
- St Pauls School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314ER · Data under Open Government Licence