Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

MAGPIE WAY, RG31 4SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGPIE WAY, RG31 4SJ.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 4SJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG31 4SJ's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £345k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG31 4SJ is a sought-after residential area on Magpie Way, 0.3km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 4SJ is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00082143 (shared with 36 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 4SJ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,333

Flat

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Semi-Detached

£ 357,000

7 sales · Mean £ 356,714

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

RG31 4SJ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences10
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.6 km
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Calcot Junior School

Good280 pupils0.6 km
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Calcot Infant School and Nursery

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils1.0 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils1.0 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.9 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.7 km
  • Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.9 km
  • Akaran Trading Ltd0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.5 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Spice Master0.9 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe1.0 km
  • Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Tasty Plaice0.7 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.9 km
  • Ocean Garden0.9 km
  • Peking Chef0.9 km
  • Phat J's0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Calcot Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Theale2.2 km
  • Tilehurst3.1 km
  • Reading West4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bitterne Avenue0.3 km
  • Bitterne Avenue0.4 km
  • Garston Crescent Summit0.4 km
  • Oliver Drive West0.4 km
  • Garston Crescent Summit0.4 km