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RG31 5BR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Reading
About RG31 5BR: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG31 5BR is a postcode in Tilehurst, Reading, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG31 5BR, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG31 5BR are jobs and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG31 5BR is based on Reading 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,226 residents, 4,755 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near RG31 5BR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 72 rolling sales, up 6.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG31 5BR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG31 5BR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG31 5BR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG31 5BR
Is RG31 5BR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 41% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG31 5BR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG31 5BR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RG31 5BR?
LocaleIQ matched RG31 5BR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG31 5BR?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG31 5BR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.