RG31 4SE is a sought-after residential area on Voller Drive, 0.5km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 4SE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k. 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 4SE are sourced from Output Area E00082149 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VOLLER DRIVE, RG31 4SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLLER DRIVE, RG31 4SE.
339
51
£ 59,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4SE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 4SE combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£515k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £515k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4SE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 483,000
6 sales · Mean £ 459,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4SE 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Springfield Primary School
Birch Copse Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Little Heath School
Churchend Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Local Xpress0.8 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.5 km
- Today's Local1.0 km
- Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.8 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The0.6 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.5 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Zyka1.0 km
- Shoemakers0.9 km
- Spice Master0.8 km
- Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.5 km
- Herbies Pizza0.8 km
- Ocean Garden0.8 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- Phat J's0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.4 km
- Tilehurst2.9 km
- Reading West4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Water Tower0.3 km
- Water Tower0.3 km
- Garston Crescent Summit0.4 km
- Garston Crescent Summit0.4 km
- Yew Tree Rise0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314SE · Data under Open Government Licence