RG6 1EB is a sought-after residential area on Erleigh Court Drive, 1.4km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG6 1EB is 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £688k, down 14.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00083876 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERLEIGH COURT DRIVE, RG6 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERLEIGH COURT DRIVE, RG6 1EB.
419
39
£ 72,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1EB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG6 1EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £688k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £688k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1EB. The average age is 39.4. 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
£ 687,500
8 sales · Mean £ 675,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1EB has low crime rates — 22 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
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Highwood Primary School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Hamilton School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rizouq0.9 km
- New Happy Garden0.9 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.9 km
- Terry Ling's0.6 km
- Reading Kebab & Grill1.0 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Cake & Cream0.9 km
- Big Bazaar0.9 km
- Premier Stores "Earley Express"0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
- DriftWood0.7 km
- Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5100.9 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text0.6 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Palmer Tavern0.9 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.3 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen1.0 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.7 km
- Reading Station3.0 km
- Reading3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Erleigh Court Drive0.2 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.2 km
- Whitegates Lane0.2 km
- Whitegates Lane0.2 km
- Shepherds House Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61EB · Data under Open Government Licence