RG31 7BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Silbury Close, 1.3km from Calcot Row in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst South & Holybrook ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG31 7BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £307k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00082210 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILBURY CLOSE, RG31 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILBURY CLOSE, RG31 7BQ.
399
39
£ 57,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 7BQ 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
RG31 7BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £307k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £307k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 7BQ. The average age is 39.1. 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 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
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
3 sales · Mean £ 310,833
Terraced
£ 281,250
2 sales · Mean £ 281,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG31 7BQ is above average at 91 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
Theale C.E. Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- IKEA Ltd0.6 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Olive Catering Services Ltd @ Cafe 100.6 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill0.6 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co At Sainsburys0.7 km
- Eurest Food At Porsche Cars GB0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western Calcot Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Phat J's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Theale1.3 km
- Tilehurst4.1 km
- Reading West5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
- Mayfield Avenue0.3 km
- Calcot Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Calcot Post Office0.4 km
- Dunelm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG317BQ · Data under Open Government Licence