RG6 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Shepherds Walk, 1.2km from Butts Hill in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG6, RG6 1BS 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. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00084211 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS WALK, RG6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS WALK, RG6 1BS.
344
49
£ 64,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1BS 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 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1BS. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1BS has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Highwood Primary School
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Willow Bank Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.6 km
- Eurest at Huawei0.8 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text0.9 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.6 km
- Namaste Momo0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Sarota1.0 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.2 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.2 km
- Strawberry Local0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.8 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.0 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Reading Station3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hanwood Close0.1 km
- Hanwood Close0.1 km
- Shepherds Hill Top0.2 km
- Shepherds Hill Top0.3 km
- Howth Drive Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61BS · Data under Open Government Licence