Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the RG31 postcode area, covering Reading and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£251,564
Median price
£242,500
5-year trend
+23.5%
Total sales
16,684
The RG31 area has 602 individual postcodes with 16,684 registered sales. Prices are +36.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Reading. The five-year price movement is +23.5%.
A major Thames Valley commercial centre with the fastest train links to London Paddington, a thriving tech sector and consistently high housing demand.
🚆 Main station
Reading
⏱️ London commute
~28 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Reading School (Outstanding)
With an average of £251,564, RG31 is a mid-range area, +36.9% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 16,684 recorded sales across 602 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in RG31 is +23.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
RG31 5DB
£181,002 avg · 199 sales
RG31 6JB
£113,232 avg · 154 sales
RG31 7AD
£166,563 avg · 147 sales
RG31 7DY
£192,533 avg · 147 sales
RG31 7EA
£184,047 avg · 144 sales
RG31 4SW
£174,380 avg · 132 sales
RG31 7EN
£127,243 avg · 129 sales
RG31 4SS
£161,639 avg · 109 sales
RG31 7AZ
£155,152 avg · 108 sales
This RG31 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the RG31 postcode area is £251,564, based on 16,684 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Reading.
Properties in RG31 average £251,564, which is +36.9% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
RG31 is +36.9% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 602 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in RG31 have moved +23.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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