Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

LANGLEY HILL, RG31 4QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGLEY HILL, RG31 4QU.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4QU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4QU combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£555k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £555k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG31 4QU is a sought-after residential area on Langley Hill, 0.2km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst South & Holybrook ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4QU is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k. 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 4QU are sourced from Output Area E00082204 (shared with 22 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 4QU. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 490,000

9 sales · Mean £ 540,555

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

RG31 4QU has low crime rates — 26 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 offences51
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils1.2 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.3 km
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Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils1.4 km
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The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils1.4 km
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Kennet Valley Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Akaran Trading Ltd0.5 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.9 km
  • J's Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Munchies Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.9 km
  • Phat J's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.5 km
  • Tilehurst3.2 km
  • Reading West3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Yew Tree Rise0.1 km
  • Yew Tree Rise0.2 km
  • Murdochs0.2 km
  • Murdochs0.2 km
  • Murdochs0.2 km