Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AJ.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1AJ 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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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG6 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £457k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

home £457,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG6 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 1.4km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG6 1AJ represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k, down 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00083875 (shared with 4 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 1AJ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.5%
Asian / British Asian57.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

6 sales · Mean £ 441,666

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

RG6 1AJ has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour9
Other theft7
Public order5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.0 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.0 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.2 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils1.2 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.3 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rizouq1.0 km
  • New Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.9 km
  • Terry Ling's0.7 km
  • Biryani Boyzz0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Reading Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
  • Big Bazaar0.9 km
  • Premier Stores "Earley Express"0.9 km
  • Sambuca Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
  • DriftWood0.5 km
  • Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5100.7 km
  • Blue Apple at Open Text0.5 km
  • Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Palmer Tavern0.9 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.9 km
  • Reading Station2.9 km
  • Reading2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shepherds House Lane0.1 km
  • Shepherds House Lane0.1 km
  • Erleigh Court Drive0.2 km
  • Erleigh Court Drive0.2 km
  • London Road - The Drive0.2 km