RG6 1AH is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 1.1km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, up 73.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AH.
396
38
£ 72,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG6 1AH's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £650k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £650k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 73.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 650,000
3 sales · Mean £ 558,333
Terraced
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AH has low crime rates — 38 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
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
New Town Primary School
Hamilton School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Rizouq0.8 km
- K K's Grill1.0 km
- New Happy Garden0.8 km
- Tops Pizza0.9 km
- Zee Karahi0.8 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Al-Rehman General Store0.8 km
- Gurungs1.0 km
- Reading Pharmacy0.8 km
- Maharaja Sweets0.8 km
- J Guris0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Up The Junction0.8 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.9 km
- Palmer Tavern0.6 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Better Cafe, Palmer Park0.5 km
- Deccan House0.8 km
- Palmer Park Sports Stadium0.5 km
- The Original Gourmet Burger Co.0.8 km
- Namaste Momo1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.0 km
- Reading Station2.6 km
- Reading2.6 km
Bus Stops
- London Road - The Drive0.0 km
- London Road - The Drive0.1 km
- London Road - The Drive0.1 km
- London Road - The Drive0.1 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AH · Data under Open Government Licence