RG6 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on Erleigh Court Gardens, 1.1km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERLEIGH COURT GARDENS, RG6 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERLEIGH COURT GARDENS, RG6 1EJ.
396
38
£ 72,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1EJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1EJ combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1EJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 485,000
3 sales · Mean £ 465,000
Semi-Detached
£ 519,000
2 sales · Mean £ 519,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1EJ has low crime rates — 15 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
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Hamilton School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Rizouq0.7 km
- New Happy Garden0.7 km
- Chicken Base0.7 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.7 km
- Terry Ling's0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Cake & Cream0.7 km
- J Guris0.7 km
- Rahim Superstore0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.9 km
- DriftWood0.7 km
- The Hub1.0 km
- Miah's Garden of Gulab0.7 km
- O Portugues0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Palmer Tavern0.7 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brackenhurst Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.7 km
- Reading Station2.8 km
- Reading2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Erleigh Court Drive0.1 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.1 km
- Culver Lane0.2 km
- Culver Lane0.3 km
- London Road - The Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61EJ · Data under Open Government Licence