RG6 1AT is a safe, established residential area on London Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG6 1AT represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00083875 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AT.
405
37
£ 72,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1AT 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
Cultural diversity defines RG6 1AT — 57% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AT. The average age is 36.7. 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
£ 407,500
6 sales · Mean £ 388,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AT has low crime rates — 22 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
Hamilton School
New Town Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.5 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
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
- Sarota0.1 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.6 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 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
- Earley2.0 km
- Reading Station3.0 km
- Reading3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shepherds House Lane0.1 km
- Shepherds House Lane0.1 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Earley Power Station0.3 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AT · Data under Open Government Licence