RG6 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Shepherds House Lane, 1.5km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG6 1AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, up 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00083886 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS HOUSE LANE, RG6 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS HOUSE LANE, RG6 1AD.
351
39
£ 72,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RG6 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £394k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AD. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
3 sales · Mean £ 383,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AD has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
New Town Primary School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Highwood Primary School
Hamilton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.6 km
- DriftWood0.3 km
- ICMA Centre Cafe Bar 2 University Of Reading0.9 km
- Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5100.5 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text0.3 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
- Sarota0.1 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.8 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Palmer Tavern1.0 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Khan’s Karahi1.0 km
- Terry Ling's0.7 km
- Milanoz King Pizza1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Chicken Base1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.1 km
- Reading Station2.8 km
- Reading2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shepherds House Lane0.1 km
- Shepherds House Lane0.2 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AD · Data under Open Government Licence