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RG31

READING

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG31 is the postcode district for READING, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £433,318
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£433,318

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

51% above national avg

Crime Rate

39.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

389 Mbps

Property Prices in RG31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG31 is £433,318, which is 26% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG31 cost 51.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG31 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £606,392 299
Semi-detached £413,856 446
Terraced £348,619 253
Flat £200,716 168
All types £433,318 1186

5-Year Price History

£420K £428K £436K £444K £451K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 39.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG31 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG31 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Park Lane Primary School Primary Good mi
Birch Copse Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Westwood Farm Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Long Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Westwood Farm Infant School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

165,112

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG31 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG31 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG31 — READING

Area Summary

RG31 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£433,318, 51% above national average), low crime (52% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (389 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG31 READING

What is the average house price in RG31 READING?
The average house price in RG31 (READING) is £433,318, based on 1186 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 51% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.
Is RG31 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG31 is significantly below the national average (39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG31 READING?
The population of RG31 (READING) is approximately 165,112 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG31?
The average broadband download speed in RG31 is 389 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG31 READING?
There are 14 schools in or near RG31. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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