Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

SHEPHERDS HILL, RG6 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS HILL, RG6 1BB.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1BB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG6 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £400k, 81% 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.

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

RG6 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Shepherds Hill, 1.4km from Holme Park in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG6, RG6 1BB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00084212 (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 1BB. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

6 sales · Mean £ 368,166

Detached

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

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

RG6 1BB has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Shoplifting9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

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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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.9 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.0 km
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Sonning Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.4 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils1.5 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.4 km
  • DriftWood0.9 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Plc0.9 km
  • Eurest at Huawei0.6 km
  • Blue Apple at Open Text0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Sarota0.8 km
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.1 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.0 km
  • Strawberry Local0.6 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Terry Ling's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley2.1 km
  • Winnersh Triangle3.1 km
  • Reading Station3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Shepherds Hill Top0.1 km
  • Shepherds Hill Top0.1 km
  • Hanwood Close0.2 km
  • Hanwood Close0.2 km
  • Earley Power Station0.4 km