Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

WARBOROUGH AVENUE, RG31 5LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARBOROUGH AVENUE, RG31 5LF.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 5LF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG31 5LF combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£396k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £396k 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 5LF is a sought-after residential area on Warborough Avenue, 0.2km from Little Heath in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst Birch Copse ward and the Reading West constituency.

For serious buyers, RG31 5LF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 £396k. 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 5LF are sourced from Output Area E00082159 (shared with 19 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 5LF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 408,500

2 sales · Mean £ 408,500

Terraced

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

RG31 5LF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Drugs3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils0.1 km
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Little Heath School

Good1647 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good318 pupils0.6 km
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Springfield Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.7 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils1.4 km
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Downsway Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km
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Denefield School

Good1120 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Local Xpress0.4 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.9 km
  • Butts Super News0.9 km
  • Park Lane Off Licence0.8 km
  • Today's Local0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Fox And Hounds, The0.6 km
  • The Plough Inn0.9 km
  • Water Tower (Tilehurst)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.8 km
  • Zyka0.7 km
  • Spice Master0.4 km
  • The Village Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • St Catherine's Cafe0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • The Tasty Plaice0.8 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.4 km
  • Ocean Garden0.4 km
  • Peking Chef0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.2 km
  • Theale3.1 km
  • Pangbourne3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hallplace Farm0.2 km
  • The Birchwoods0.3 km
  • Hallplace Farm0.3 km
  • Chapel Hill Westwood Glen0.3 km
  • Chapel Hill Westwood Glen0.4 km