RG6 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Sidmouth Grange Road, 1.4km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG6, RG6 1EA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £770k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00083881 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIDMOUTH GRANGE ROAD, RG6 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIDMOUTH GRANGE ROAD, RG6 1EA.
356
45
£ 72,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1EA 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 1EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £770k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £770k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1EA. The average age is 44.8. 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
£ 770,000
1 sales · Mean £ 770,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1EA has low crime rates — 17 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
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
UTC Reading
Hamilton School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rizouq0.9 km
- New Happy Garden0.9 km
- Reading Kebab & Grill0.9 km
- Khan’s Karahi1.0 km
- Terry Ling's0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- J Guris0.9 km
- Rahim Superstore0.9 km
- Sue Ryder Shop0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Better Cafe, Palmer Park0.9 km
- Palmer Park Sports Stadium0.9 km
- The Original Gourmet Burger Co.0.9 km
- Namaste Momo0.6 km
- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.8 km
- Palmer Tavern1.0 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.2 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.6 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Reading Station3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Whitegates Lane0.1 km
- Whitegates Lane0.1 km
- Culver Lane0.1 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61EA · Data under Open Government Licence