Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

PITTS LANE, RG6 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITTS LANE, RG6 1BX.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1BX 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG6 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £628k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £628k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG6 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Pitts Lane 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 1BX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 — 44% 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 £628k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00083881 (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 1BX. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian31.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 596,500

7 sales · Mean £ 599,214

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

RG6 1BX has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.5 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.5 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.7 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.1 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.2 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.3 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.3 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Premier Stores1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Strawberry Local0.7 km
  • Culver Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sarota0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.0 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.5 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Blue Apple at Open Text0.8 km
  • Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Sodexo at Sanofi0.8 km
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
  • DriftWood0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Terry Ling's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.6 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
  • Reading Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hilltop Road0.2 km
  • Hilltop Road0.2 km
  • Culver Lane0.2 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.3 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.3 km