Postcode RG31 6SW is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst & Purley 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 23.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Westwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Westwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 6SW.
Westwood near RG31 6SW 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 |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £446,000 in Tilehurst & Purley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,118,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £246,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tilehurst & Purley
In the RG31 6SW postcode area, located within Westwood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Knowsley Road, Reading, RG31 6FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spoons Coffee Shop | Unit 7 Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Spoons Coffee Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
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.