Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

LONDON ROAD, RG6 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

375

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1AU 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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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RG6 1AU has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £238,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG6 1AU is a sought-after residential area on London Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG6, RG6 1AU offers 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. 80% 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: Average house prices are around £238k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00083878 (shared with 7 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 1AU. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.9%
Asian / British Asian49.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 238,000

4 sales · Mean £ 239,000

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

RG6 1AU 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting9
Other theft8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.8 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.0 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.2 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.3 km
  • DriftWood0.6 km
  • Brake Bros Ltd (Canteen)0.8 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Plc0.6 km
  • Eurest at Huawei0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Culver Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Sarota0.5 km
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.3 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.3 km
  • Strawberry Local0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Terry Ling's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley2.0 km
  • Winnersh Triangle3.2 km
  • Reading Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Earley Power Station0.1 km
  • Earley Power Station0.1 km
  • Shepherds Hill Top0.3 km
  • Hilltop Road0.3 km
  • Hilltop Road0.3 km