Postcode RG31 6DE is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilehurst North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilehurst North is £71,497 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.
Tilehurst North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Tilehurst North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tilehurst North is £71,497 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG31 6DE.
Tilehurst North near RG31 6DE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | McIlroy Park | Large | Walking directions to McIlroy Park |
| 0.4 mi | Arthur Newbery Park | Large | Walking directions to Arthur Newbery Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £361,500 (about £439 per square foot) in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £538,500 | £454 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £360,500 | £417 |
| Terraced | 39 | £340,000 | £439 |
| Flats | 2 | £159,500 | £328 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £495,000 | £207,500 | £317,475 | £282,000 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £220,250 | £310,000 | £282,750 |
| 2018 | £580,000 | £195,000 | £307,500 | £287,750 |
| 2019 | £450,000 | £191,500 | £295,000 | £278,750 |
| 2020 | £547,500 | £196,000 | £331,000 | £267,500 |
| 2021 | £574,500 | £199,500 | £343,500 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £645,000 | £210,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £210,000 | £372,500 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £582,000 | £230,000 | £366,000 | £317,000 |
| 2025 | £545,000 | £177,000 | £357,500 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | — | £375,000 | £340,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £347 | £386 | £389 | £369 |
| 2017 | £351 | £384 | £359 | £348 |
| 2018 | £326 | £355 | £372 | £378 |
| 2019 | £362 | £338 | £361 | £330 |
| 2020 | £385 | £374 | £370 | £335 |
| 2021 | £393 | £370 | £372 | £374 |
| 2022 | £427 | £409 | £409 | £403 |
| 2023 | £436 | £366 | £397 | £438 |
| 2024 | £402 | £371 | £403 | £400 |
| 2025 | £443 | £313 | £412 | £427 |
| 2026 | £458 | — | £406 | £447 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG31 6DE.
In the RG31 6DE postcode area, located within Tilehurst North, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 6DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | School Road, Reading, RG31 5AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | School Road, Reading, RG30 4RN | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
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 6DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glenn Anthony Dennis
Kentwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG31 6DE records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG31 6DE in Tilehurst North is £361,500 (about £439 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RG31 6DE, including Blagrave Nursery School (Good), Meadow Park Academy (Good) and Moorlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG31 6DE is Tilehurst, about 1,091 m away.
RG31 6DE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,275 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 6DE is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glenn Anthony Dennis (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.