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.
WARBOROUGH AVENUE, RG31 5LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARBOROUGH AVENUE, RG31 5LF.
276
47
£ 59,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Birch Copse Primary School
Little Heath School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Blagrave Nursery School
Downsway Primary School
Denefield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG315LF · Data under Open Government Licence