Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AR.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British37.9%
Asian / British Asian49.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft8
Shoplifting8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.8 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.0 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.3 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.5 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils1.5 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.4 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
fastfood

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