RG31 4SL is a sought-after residential area on City Road, 0.0km from City Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 4SL offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 £402k, up 67.0% year-on-year. 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 4SL are sourced from Output Area E00172659 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, RG31 4SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, RG31 4SL.
267
48
£ 58,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 4SL 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 4SL's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £402k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £402k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 67.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4SL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 665,500
1 sales · Mean £ 665,500
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
8 sales · Mean £ 316,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 4SL 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
Springfield Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Little Heath School
Birch Copse Primary School
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Park Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Local Xpress0.7 km
- Park Lane Off Licence0.7 km
- Today's Local1.0 km
- Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd0.7 km
- B and M Retail Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Fox And Hounds, The0.3 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Zyka1.0 km
- Spice Master0.7 km
- St Catherine's Cafe0.7 km
- Taste Of Tandoori Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Tasty Plaice0.7 km
- Herbies Pizza0.7 km
- Ocean Garden0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale2.4 km
- Tilehurst2.9 km
- Pangbourne4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bitterne Avenue0.0 km
- Bitterne Avenue0.0 km
- Springfield0.3 km
- Footpath to Stratford Way0.3 km
- Springfield0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314SL · Data under Open Government Licence