RG6 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Culver Lane, 1.0km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG6 1DU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
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 £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00083880 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CULVER LANE, RG6 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVER LANE, RG6 1DU.
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£ 72,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1DU 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
Cultural diversity defines RG6 1DU — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1DU. 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
Terraced
£ 357,000
1 sales · Mean £ 357,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DU 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
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rizouq0.5 km
- New Happy Garden0.5 km
- Chicken Base0.5 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.5 km
- Reading Kebab & Grill0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Cake & Cream0.5 km
- BP Weldale Connect0.9 km
- J Guris0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel0.9 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Palmer Tavern0.5 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.6 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.5 km
- Ice House0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- DriftWood1.0 km
- Miah's Garden of Gulab0.5 km
- O Portugues0.8 km
- Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge0.6 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 12 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 Avenue0.3 km
- Eastcourt Avenue0.3 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DU · Data under Open Government Licence