Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DL.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG6 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £348k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

home £348,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG6 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Grange Avenue, 0.7km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00082857 (shared with 6 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 1DL. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.6%
Asian / British Asian27.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 313,500

13 sales · Mean £ 319,461

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

RG6 1DL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Other theft24
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.3 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils0.5 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils0.5 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils0.6 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils0.8 km
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Redlands Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.0 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.2 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Rizouq0.2 km
  • New Happy Garden0.2 km
  • Sen Sushi0.9 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.4 km
  • Biryani Boyzz0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Al-Rehman General Store1.0 km
  • Reading Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Premier Stores0.7 km
  • Maharaja Sweets1.0 km
  • Global Foods & Groceries0.9 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Elmhurst Hotel0.8 km
  • Brackenhurst Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Three Tuns0.8 km
  • Up The Junction1.0 km
  • Our Lady of Peace Social Club1.0 km
  • Palmer Tavern0.4 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • All Stars0.2 km
  • Chaiiwala Reading0.3 km
  • Earley Cafe0.2 km
  • Indian Community Centre0.2 km
  • Munchiies0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.5 km
  • Reading2.7 km
  • Reading Station2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Palmer Park Avenue0.2 km
  • St Peters Road0.2 km
  • Palmer Park Avenue0.3 km
  • St Peters Road0.3 km
  • Eastcourt Avenue0.3 km