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.
LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AJ.
405
37
£ 72,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
UTC Reading
Highwood Primary School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Hamilton School
New Town Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Palmer Tavern0.9 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RG61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence