Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

LONDON ROAD, RG6 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

386

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1BA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG6 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG6 1BA is a sought-after residential area on London Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG6 1BA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00083879 (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 1BA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.7%
Asian / British Asian37.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG6 1BA has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.7 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.7 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.0 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils1.5 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils1.5 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.5 km
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Sonning Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.4 km
  • DriftWood0.8 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Plc0.8 km
  • Eurest at Huawei0.5 km
  • Blue Apple at Open Text0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Sarota0.7 km
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.1 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.2 km
  • Strawberry Local0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Terry Ling's0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley2.0 km
  • Winnersh Triangle3.0 km
  • Reading Station3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shepherds Hill Top0.1 km
  • Shepherds Hill Top0.1 km
  • Earley Power Station0.3 km
  • Hilltop Road0.3 km
  • Hilltop Road0.3 km