RG6 1DB 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 1DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00083881 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1DB.
356
45
£ 72,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1DB 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1DB combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DB. 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
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
Detached
£ 536,500
5 sales · Mean £ 533,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DB has low crime rates — 17 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
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
UTC Reading
Hamilton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sarota0.5 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.1 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Blue Apple at Open Text0.7 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Sodexo at Sanofi0.8 km
- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
- DriftWood0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.7 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Reading Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hilltop Road0.2 km
- Hilltop Road0.2 km
- Earley Power Station0.3 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DB · Data under Open Government Licence