RG6 1AR is a sought-after residential area on London Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG6, RG6 1AR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00083878 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AR.
375
39
£ 72,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1AR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG6 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £551k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £551k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AR. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
7 sales · Mean £ 412,435
Detached
£ 890,000
1 sales · Mean £ 890,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AR has low crime rates — 26 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
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Highwood Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Strawberry Local0.8 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sarota0.4 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.4 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5101.0 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text0.5 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.6 km
- Sodexo at Sanofi0.6 km
- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.9 km
- Winnersh Triangle3.1 km
- Reading Station3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Earley Power Station0.0 km
- Earley Power Station0.1 km
- Hilltop Road0.2 km
- Hilltop Road0.3 km
- Shepherds House Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AR · Data under Open Government Licence