Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

WHITEGATES LANE, RG6 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEGATES LANE, RG6 1ED.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG6 1ED 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG6 1ED is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG6 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Whitegates Lane, 1.3km 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 1ED offers 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00083876 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1ED. 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

White / British31.4%
Asian / British Asian56.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 566,000

2 sales · Mean £ 566,000

Detached

£ 655,500

2 sales · Mean £ 655,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG6 1ED has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.8 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.8 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.0 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils1.1 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.1 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Rizouq0.8 km
  • New Happy Garden0.8 km
  • Chicken Base0.8 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.8 km
  • Terry Ling's0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Reading Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse1.0 km
  • Cake & Cream0.8 km
  • J Guris0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.8 km
  • DriftWood0.7 km
  • Miah's Garden of Gulab0.8 km
  • O Portugues1.0 km
  • Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Palmer Tavern0.8 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.3 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.7 km
  • Reading Station3.0 km
  • Reading3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Erleigh Court Drive0.1 km
  • Erleigh Court Drive0.1 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.1 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.1 km
  • Culver Lane0.2 km