RG6 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Pitts Lane 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 1BT offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £646k, down 31.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00083881 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PITTS LANE, RG6 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITTS LANE, RG6 1BT.
356
45
£ 72,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1BT 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
RG6 1BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £646k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £646k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1BT. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Detached
£ 702,000
5 sales · Mean £ 743,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1BT has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
UTC Reading
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Hamilton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Cake & Cream1.0 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.0 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.5 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Blue Apple at Open Text0.8 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Sodexo at Sanofi0.9 km
- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.8 km
- DriftWood0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.5 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.8 km
- Reading Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Hilltop Road0.3 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61BT · Data under Open Government Licence