Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

OLD BATH ROAD, RG31 4QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BATH ROAD, RG31 4QL.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG31 4QL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG31 4QL's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £540k 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 down 60.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG31 4QL is a safe, established residential area on Old Bath Road, 0.3km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, down 60.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4QL are sourced from Output Area E00082203 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4QL. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 245,066

Detached

£ 725,000

3 sales · Mean £ 719,000

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

2 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG31 4QL has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.3 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils1.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils1.3 km
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Kennet Valley Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.5 km
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Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.6 km
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The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Akaran Trading Ltd0.3 km
  • J's Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Munchies Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Phat J's0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.3 km
  • Tilehurst3.4 km
  • Reading West4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Murdochs0.0 km
  • Sovereign Way0.0 km
  • Murdochs0.0 km
  • Murdochs0.1 km
  • Sovereign Way0.1 km