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.
OLD BATH ROAD, RG31 4QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BATH ROAD, RG31 4QL.
400
45
£ 59,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School
Churchend Primary Academy
Thames Valley School
The Avenue Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.3 km
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Akaran Trading Ltd0.3 km
- J's Food & Wine0.1 km
- Munchies Express0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RG314QL · Data under Open Government Licence