RG31 4EX is a sought-after residential area on Ashwood Close, 0.2km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 4EX is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 3.7% 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 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00082141 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHWOOD CLOSE, RG31 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHWOOD CLOSE, RG31 4EX.
399
45
£ 59,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG31 4EX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4EX. The average age is 45.0. 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
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 345,833
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4EX has low crime rates — 11 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
Springfield Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Little Heath School
Birch Copse Primary School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Park Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Local Xpress0.8 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.8 km
- Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.8 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The0.4 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Spice Master0.8 km
- St Catherine's Cafe0.9 km
- Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.8 km
- Herbies Pizza0.8 km
- Ocean Garden0.8 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.2 km
- Tilehurst3.0 km
- Pangbourne4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bitterne Avenue0.2 km
- Bitterne Avenue0.2 km
- Footpath to Stratford Way0.2 km
- Footpath to Stratford Way0.3 km
- Springfield0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314EX · Data under Open Government Licence