RG6 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Culver Lane, 0.9km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00083880 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CULVER LANE, RG6 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVER LANE, RG6 1DS.
371
40
£ 72,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1DS 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
RG6 1DS has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DS. 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
£ 299,000
1 sales · Mean £ 299,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DS has low crime rates — 27 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
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Rizouq0.4 km
- New Happy Garden0.4 km
- Sen Sushi1.0 km
- Chicken Base0.5 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.5 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.4 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Global Foods & Groceries1.0 km
- Cake & Cream0.4 km
- BP Weldale Connect0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel0.8 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Palmer Tavern0.5 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.6 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.4 km
- Ice House0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Miah's Garden of Gulab0.5 km
- O Portugues0.8 km
- Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge0.6 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Better Cafe, Palmer Park0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.5 km
- Reading2.8 km
- Reading Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Eastcourt Avenue0.2 km
- Eastcourt Avenue0.2 km
- Whitegates Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DS · Data under Open Government Licence