Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

WHITEGATES LANE, RG6 1EE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1EE 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG6 1EE's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 40.6% year-on-year.

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

RG6 1EE is a safe, established 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 1EE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k, down 40.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00083880 (shared with 15 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 1EE. 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

White / British49.1%
Asian / British Asian39.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 468,000

4 sales · Mean £ 477,125

Detached

£ 837,500

2 sales · Mean £ 837,500

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

RG6 1EE has low crime rates — 14 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.8 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.8 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.0 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.0 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.1 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 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 Stores0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse1.0 km
  • Cake & Cream0.8 km
  • J Guris0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.9 km
  • DriftWood0.8 km
  • Miah's Garden of Gulab0.8 km
  • Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge0.8 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Palmer Tavern0.8 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.3 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Brackenhurst Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.6 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
  • Reading Station3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitegates Lane0.0 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.0 km
  • Culver Lane0.1 km
  • Culver Lane0.1 km
  • Culver Lane0.2 km