RG31 7RT is a safe, established residential area on Low Lane, 0.7km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst South & Holybrook ward and the Reading West constituency.
For families considering a move, RG31 7RT represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG31 7RT are sourced from Output Area E00082212 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW LANE, RG31 7RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW LANE, RG31 7RT.
393
41
£ 57,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG31 7RT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG31 7RT's 55% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £384k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG31 7RT. The average age is 41.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 187,000
3 sales · Mean £ 222,166
Detached
£ 725,000
3 sales · Mean £ 731,666
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG31 7RT has low crime rates — 29 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
Kennet Valley Primary School
Manor Primary School
The Holy Brook School
Churchend Primary Academy
King's Academy Prospect
The Avenue Special School
Thames Valley School
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kennet Valley Club0.2 km
- George & Dragon0.8 km
- Calcot Park Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West3.2 km
- Theale3.3 km
- Tilehurst3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Posthorn Place0.2 km
- Churchward Walk0.2 km
- Albury Gardens0.2 km
- Posthorn Place0.2 km
- Angus Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG317RT · Data under Open Government Licence