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.
GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DL.
443
31
£ 57,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Hamilton School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Redlands Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel0.8 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RG61DL · Data under Open Government Licence