RG6 1AW is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Earley Rise in Reading. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
RG6 1AW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00083886 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG6 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG6 1AW.
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
RG6 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AW. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AW 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
New Town Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
St John's Church of England Primary School
Hamilton School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Yuvrajs Mini Market0.6 km
- Seoul Plaza0.6 km
- Ciastek1.0 km
- Fresh Gurkha Grocery0.9 km
- Hamza General Superstore0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Better Cafe, Palmer Park0.7 km
- Deccan House0.9 km
- Palmer Park Sports Stadium0.7 km
- Namaste Momo1.0 km
- Pearls Bubble Tea0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Zee Karahi0.9 km
- Milanoz King Pizza0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.9 km
- Terry Ling's1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Up The Junction0.9 km
- Palmer Tavern0.9 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.3 km
- Reading Station2.5 km
- Reading2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oracle0.2 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AW · Data under Open Government Licence