RG31 5NP is a sought-after residential area on Welland Close, 0.5km from The Gutter in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 5NP is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 5NP are sourced from Output Area E00083016 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLAND CLOSE, RG31 5NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLAND CLOSE, RG31 5NP.
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£ 61,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 5NP 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 5NP combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£515k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 5NP. The average age is 38.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 5NP has low crime rates — 8 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
Park Lane Primary School
Little Heath School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Downsway Primary School
Blagrave Nursery School
Denefield School
Springfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Asda Service Station0.8 km
- Local Xpress0.7 km
- Age UK0.8 km
- Tilehurst Pharmacy0.9 km
- Warings Craft Bakers0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Butchers Arms0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Tilehurst Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Himalayan Hot Spot0.9 km
- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.7 km
- Zyka0.7 km
- Spice Master0.7 km
- Spoons Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food, The0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Asian Spice0.9 km
- High Rise Fish Bar0.9 km
- Dilraj0.9 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.7 km
- Theale3.6 km
- Pangbourne3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cromer Close0.1 km
- Cromer Close0.1 km
- Lower Elmstone Drive0.1 km
- Chapel Hill Westwood Glen0.2 km
- Chapel Hill Westwood Glen0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG315NP · Data under Open Government Licence