Living in RG31, Reading
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RG31 in Reading. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Reading: £361,243, up 0.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around RG31
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central RG31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £410,000 and a range from £87,500 to £718,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 PARK LANE, RG31 5DJ | semi-detached | £425,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 179 PARK LANE, RG31 4DR | semi-detached | £460,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| 108 MAYFAIR, RG30 4RD | terraced | £398,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 78 LOWER ELMSTONE DRIVE, RG31 5PA | flat-maisonette | £252,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 39 DOWNING ROAD, RG31 5BA | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 39 DOWNING ROAD, RG31 5BA | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
37 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Copse Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
25 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
108 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RG31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Reading's figures.
Common questions about RG31
What is the average house price in RG31?
The average sold price in Reading is £361,243 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RG31?
Prices in Reading are up 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RG31?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central RG31 in the last 2 years is £410,000, ranging from £87,500 to £718,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RG31?
37 schools sit within 3 miles of central RG31, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RG31?
108 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RG31 at risk of flooding?
Central RG31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RG31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £410,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 108 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RG31 safe?
108 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RG31 or RG30, RG31 or RG1, RG31 or RG4.
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