RG6 1BX 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 1BX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £628k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00083881 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PITTS LANE, RG6 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITTS LANE, RG6 1BX.
356
45
£ 72,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1BX 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 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £628k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £628k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1BX. 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
Detached
£ 596,500
7 sales · Mean £ 599,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1BX has low crime rates — 25 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
7 nearby- Premier Stores1.0 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sarota0.5 km
- + 2 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 Kitchen1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Blue Apple at Open Text0.8 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Sodexo at Sanofi0.8 km
- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
- DriftWood0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.6 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Reading Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hilltop Road0.2 km
- Hilltop Road0.2 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61BX · Data under Open Government Licence