Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

BAY TREE RISE, RG31 4RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAY TREE RISE, RG31 4RG.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4RG 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG31 4RG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £423k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £423k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

RG31 4RG is a sought-after residential area on Bay Tree Rise, 0.6km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4RG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 95% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k. 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 4RG are sourced from Output Area E00082149 (shared with 29 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 4RG. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

15 sales · Mean £ 448,000

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

RG31 4RG has low crime rates — 21 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 offences41
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.4 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.8 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.8 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils1.2 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.3 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.8 km
  • Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
  • Sportsdirect.com1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Akaran Trading Ltd0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.6 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.6 km
  • Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.7 km
  • Phat J's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.3 km
  • Tilehurst3.1 km
  • Reading West4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Garston Crescent Summit0.2 km
  • Garston Crescent Summit0.2 km
  • Conway Road0.2 km
  • Conway Road0.3 km
  • Yew Tree Rise0.3 km