Postcode RG31 5JY is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst Birch Copse ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Westwood area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westwood is £67,444 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Westwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westwood is £67,444 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG31 5JY.
Westwood near RG31 5JY 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Tilehurst Birch Copse area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,240,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £572,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £392,500 |
10 year median price trend in Tilehurst Birch Copse
In the RG31 5JY postcode area, located within Westwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 5JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jay's News and Convenience Store | Compton Avenue, West Berkshire, RG31 5JX | Walking directions to Jay's News and Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Local Xpress | Hildens Drive, West Berkshire, RG31 5JX | Walking directions to Local Xpress |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | Park Lane, Reading, RG31 5DL | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Park Lane Off Licence | Boundary Close, West Berkshire, RG31 4ER | Walking directions to Park Lane Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire 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.