RG6 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Hilltop Road 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 1BY 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00083879 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1BY.
386
40
£ 72,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1BY 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.
Area Character
RG6 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k 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 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 632,500
4 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1BY has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.5 km
- DriftWood0.7 km
- Brake Bros Ltd (Canteen)0.9 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Plc0.7 km
- Eurest at Huawei0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
- Sarota0.6 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.3 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.4 km
- Strawberry Local0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.3 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.8 km
- Winnersh Triangle3.0 km
- Reading Station3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hilltop Road0.1 km
- Hilltop Road0.1 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Shepherds Hill Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61BY · Data under Open Government Licence