Postcode RG31 6JY 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 high crime levels, with around 67.1 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Arthur Newbery Park.
Tilehurst North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Tilehurst North has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 6JY.
Tilehurst North near RG31 6JY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 6JY postcode area, located within Tilehurst North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 6JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spoons Coffee Shop | Unit 7 Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Spoons Coffee Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 262 Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6DR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Kentwood Hill, Reading, RG31 6JD | Walking directions to Premier |
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.