Postcode RG31 6DL is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Norcot North is £54,600 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is McIlroy Park.
Norcot North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Norcot North has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Norcot North is £54,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG31 6DL.
Norcot North near RG31 6DL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | McIlroy Park | Large | Walking directions to McIlroy Park |
| 0.2 mi | Arthur Newbery Park | Large | Walking directions to Arthur Newbery Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £516,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £367,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentwood
In the RG31 6DL postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 6DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | School Road, Reading, RG31 5AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.