Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

CHILTERN CRESCENT, RG6 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN CRESCENT, RG6 1AL.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1AL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG6 1AL's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG6 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Chiltern Crescent, 1.4km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG6 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00083876 (shared with 5 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 1AL. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.4%
Asian / British Asian56.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 452,500

8 sales · Mean £ 443,913

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

RG6 1AL has low crime rates — 23 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft8
Public order6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.9 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.9 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.0 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.2 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils1.2 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.2 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rizouq0.9 km
  • New Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.9 km
  • Terry Ling's0.6 km
  • Biryani Boyzz0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Reading Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
  • Cake & Cream1.0 km
  • Big Bazaar0.9 km
  • Premier Stores "Earley Express"0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
  • DriftWood0.5 km
  • Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5100.8 km
  • Blue Apple at Open Text0.5 km
  • Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Palmer Tavern0.9 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.4 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.9 km
  • Reading Station2.9 km
  • Reading3.0 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 Drive0.3 km