RG6 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Culver Lane, 1.2km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG6 1DX 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00083880 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CULVER LANE, RG6 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVER LANE, RG6 1DX.
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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 1DX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1DX combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£512k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DX. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 485,500
5 sales · Mean £ 464,863
Terraced
£ 606,250
2 sales · Mean £ 606,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DX has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Highwood Primary School
UTC Reading
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Hamilton School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rizouq0.7 km
- New Happy Garden0.7 km
- Chicken Base0.8 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.8 km
- Terry Ling's0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- Cake & Cream0.7 km
- J Guris0.7 km
- Rahim Superstore0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel1.0 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft1.0 km
- DriftWood0.9 km
- Miah's Garden of Gulab0.8 km
- O Portugues1.0 km
- Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Palmer Tavern0.8 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.4 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.5 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Reading3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Culver Lane0.1 km
- Culver Lane0.1 km
- Whitegates Lane0.1 km
- Whitegates Lane0.1 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DX · Data under Open Government Licence