RG31 4XA is a mixed residential area on Sandringham Way, 0.9km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG31 4XA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 1.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 4XA are sourced from Output Area E00082202 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDRINGHAM WAY, RG31 4XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDRINGHAM WAY, RG31 4XA.
235
48
£ 59,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in RG31 4XA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 4XA. The average age is 48.2. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 363,001
11 sales · Mean £ 354,454
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG31 4XA is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Junior School
Springfield Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Argos Ltd0.6 km
- IKEA Ltd0.8 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.3 km
- Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
- Let's Eat Trading Limited T/as The Avenue Deli0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phat J's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale1.8 km
- Tilehurst3.6 km
- Reading West4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Calcot Post Office0.1 km
- Calcot Post Office0.1 km
- Oliver Drive West0.2 km
- Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
- Sandown Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG314XA · Data under Open Government Licence