Postcode RG31 6JP 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tilehurst North is £71,497 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Arthur Newbery Park.
Tilehurst North has a 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 27.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 6JP.
Tilehurst North near RG31 6JP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Arthur Newbery Park | Large | Walking directions to Arthur Newbery Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 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 | 4 | £182,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £361,250 |
| Terraced | 38 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kentwood
In the RG31 6JP postcode area, located within Tilehurst North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 6JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | School Road, Reading, RG31 5AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 29-35 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spoons Coffee Shop | Unit 7 Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Spoons Coffee Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.