Postcode RG31 5AR is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilehurst South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Arthur Newbery Park.
Tilehurst South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Tilehurst South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG31 5AR.
Tilehurst South near RG31 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Arthur Newbery Park | Large | Walking directions to Arthur Newbery Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Tilehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £500,000 | £404 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £445,000 | £420 |
| Terraced | 36 | £357,500 | £407 |
| Flats | 10 | £173,750 | £308 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £419,750 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £307,000 |
| 2017 | £455,000 | £220,500 | £350,000 | £298,500 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £195,000 | £372,000 | £297,500 |
| 2019 | £465,000 | £220,000 | £368,500 | £287,500 |
| 2020 | £460,000 | £198,000 | £350,000 | £293,750 |
| 2021 | £455,000 | £200,000 | £377,500 | £312,000 |
| 2022 | £548,500 | £222,500 | £405,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £169,000 | £430,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £480,000 | £170,000 | £425,000 | £343,000 |
| 2025 | £495,500 | £197,250 | £440,000 | £353,000 |
| 2026 | £497,500 | £252,000 | £467,500 | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £395 | £359 | £349 | £338 |
| 2017 | £359 | £372 | £342 | £343 |
| 2018 | £365 | £337 | £337 | £350 |
| 2019 | £360 | £348 | £341 | £330 |
| 2020 | £376 | £320 | £354 | £337 |
| 2021 | £380 | £319 | £352 | £344 |
| 2022 | £406 | £379 | £397 | £374 |
| 2023 | £432 | £265 | £393 | £406 |
| 2024 | £428 | £326 | £390 | £405 |
| 2025 | £421 | £307 | £410 | £404 |
| 2026 | £391 | £411 | £423 | £419 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG31 5AR.
In the RG31 5AR postcode area, located within Tilehurst South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | School Road, Reading, RG31 5AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | School Road, Reading, RG30 4RN | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | Park Lane, Reading, RG31 5DL | Walking directions to Today's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG31 5AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Meri O'Connell
Tilehurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG31 5AR records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG31 5AR in Tilehurst South is £400,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG31 5AR, including Blagrave Nursery School (Good), Meadow Park Academy (Good) and Park Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG31 5AR is Tilehurst, about 1,305 m away.
RG31 5AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,614 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG31 5AR is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Meri O'Connell (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.