Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMOUR HILL, RG31 6JL.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG31 6JL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RG31 6JL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £306k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG31 6JL is a sought-after residential area on Armour Hill, 0.2km from Armour Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Kentwood ward and the Reading West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG31, RG31 6JL offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG31 6JL are sourced from Output Area E00082761 (shared with 16 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 6JL. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 306,000

1 sales · Mean £ 306,000

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

RG31 6JL has low crime rates — 19 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft10
Burglary9
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils0.7 km
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Meadow Park Academy

Good338 pupils0.8 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Norcot Early Years Centre

Outstanding109 pupils1.0 km
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Westwood Farm Junior School

Good237 pupils1.0 km
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Westwood Farm Infant School

Outstanding216 pupils1.0 km
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Brookfields Special School

Outstanding241 pupils1.1 km
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Downsway Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Prince0.9 km
  • Butchers Arms0.1 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Tilehurst Club0.4 km
  • The Victoria0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Vesuvio Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Himalayan Hot Spot0.5 km
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.8 km
  • Zyka1.0 km
  • Spoons Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Asda Service Station0.5 km
  • Costcutter Superstore0.8 km
  • Age UK0.5 km
  • Tilehurst Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food, The0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Four Seasons Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Village Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
  • Asian Spice0.7 km
  • High Rise Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst0.9 km
  • Reading West3.5 km
  • Pangbourne4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kentwood Close0.4 km
  • Kentwood Close0.4 km
  • Crescent Road0.4 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • Pierces Hill Top0.4 km