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.
WHITEGATES LANE, RG6 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEGATES LANE, RG6 1ED.
419
39
£ 72,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington 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- Rizouq0.8 km
- New Happy Garden0.8 km
- Chicken Base0.8 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.8 km
- Terry Ling's0.7 km
- + 8 more
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG61ED · Data under Open Government Licence