RG6 1AA is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from King's Meadows in Reading. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
Within the RG6 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG6 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG6 1AA.
396
38
£ 72,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1AA 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
Cultural diversity defines RG6 1AA — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1AA. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1AA has low crime rates — 40 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
New Town Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Caversham Nursery School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Reading School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Al-Rehman General Store0.3 km
- Gurungs0.5 km
- Punjab Foods1.0 km
- Maharaja Sweets0.5 km
- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Up The Junction0.5 km
- The Jolly Anglers0.4 km
- MNKY Lounge1.0 km
- Piwnica Pub0.9 km
- The Weather Station1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- K K's Grill0.5 km
- Tops Pizza0.6 km
- Zee Karahi0.5 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.9 km
- Hong Kong City1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.8 km
- DriftWood0.9 km
- Thames Lido1.0 km
- Bel & The Dragon0.9 km
- The Chef's Table0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Fishermans Cottage0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco at Crown Collonade0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.8 km
- Reading1.9 km
- Earley2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thames Valley P&R0.2 km
- Cholmeley Road0.4 km
- Liverpool Road0.4 km
- Cholmeley Road0.4 km
- Liverpool Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61AA · Data under Open Government Licence