RG6 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Rosedale Crescent 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, 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00083886 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEDALE CRESCENT, RG6 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEDALE CRESCENT, RG6 1AS.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG6 1AS's 56% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £364k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AS. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 402,000
2 sales · Mean £ 402,000
Terraced
£ 355,000
9 sales · Mean £ 359,444
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
9 sales · Mean £ 342,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AS has low crime rates — 25 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
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
New Town Primary School
Hamilton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.4 km
- DriftWood0.4 km
- Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5100.7 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text0.3 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sarota0.2 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.6 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.1 km
- Reading Station3.0 km
- Reading3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shepherds House Lane0.2 km
- Shepherds House Lane0.2 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Computacentre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AS · Data under Open Government Licence