Postcode RG31 5BQ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Tilehurst South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Tilehurst South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 5BQ.
Tilehurst South near RG31 5BQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Tilehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £512,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £207,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £437,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £356,500 |
10 year median price trend in Tilehurst
In the RG31 5BQ postcode area, located within Tilehurst South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Park Lane, Reading, RG31 5DL | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | School Road, Reading, RG30 4RN | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | School Road, Reading, RG31 5AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Local Xpress | Hildens Drive, West Berkshire, RG31 5JX | Walking directions to Local Xpress |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.