RG6 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Hilltop Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG6 1BZ 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00083879 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1BZ.
386
40
£ 72,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1BZ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG6 1BZ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £632k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £632k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1BZ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 632,000
3 sales · Mean £ 659,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1BZ has low crime rates — 22 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
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Highwood Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
UTC Reading
The Ambleside Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.5 km
- DriftWood0.7 km
- Brake Bros Ltd (Canteen)0.9 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Plc0.7 km
- Eurest at Huawei0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Culver Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sarota0.5 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.3 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.4 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earley Home Guard Club0.3 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.8 km
- Winnersh Triangle3.0 km
- Reading Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hilltop Road0.1 km
- Hilltop Road0.1 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Earley Power Station0.2 km
- Shepherds Hill Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61BZ · Data under Open Government Licence