Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PALMER PARK AVENUE, RG6 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER PARK AVENUE, RG6 1DN.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG6 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

home £388,900 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, RG6 1DN offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% 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 £388k, up 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00082850 (shared with 3 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 1DN. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed18.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 408,500

9 sales · Mean £ 402,125

Terraced

£ 392,500

6 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Flat

£ 199,000

1 sales · Mean £ 199,000

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

RG6 1DN 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 offences106
Other theft25
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.2 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils0.4 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils0.5 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.9 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.2 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • BP Weldale Connect0.8 km
  • J Guris0.2 km
  • Rahim Superstore0.1 km
  • Sue Ryder Shop0.2 km
  • The Eggfree Cake Box0.2 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Better Cafe, Palmer Park0.4 km
  • Deccan House0.9 km
  • Monty's1.0 km
  • Palmer Park Sports Stadium0.4 km
  • The Original Gourmet Burger Co.0.2 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Botanic Coffee0.8 km
  • Tops Pizza0.9 km
  • Zee Karahi0.9 km
  • Top Table Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.3 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Palmer Tavern0.3 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.9 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ice House0.7 km
  • The Three Tuns0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco at Crown Collonade1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.6 km
  • Reading2.6 km
  • Reading Station2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Palmer Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Palmer Park Avenue0.2 km
  • St Peters Road0.2 km
  • St Peters Road0.3 km
  • Eastcourt Avenue0.4 km