Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP ROAD, RG6 1DB.

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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 1DB 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1DB combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.

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

RG6 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Hilltop 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 1DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, up 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 536,500

5 sales · Mean £ 533,900

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

RG6 1DB has low crime rates — 17 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6
Drugs3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.6 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.6 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.8 km
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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils1.1 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.3 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils1.3 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Strawberry Local0.7 km
  • Culver Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sarota0.5 km
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.1 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Blue Apple at Open Text0.7 km
  • Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Sodexo at Sanofi0.8 km
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
  • DriftWood0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Terry Ling's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.7 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
  • Reading Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hilltop Road0.2 km
  • Hilltop Road0.2 km
  • Earley Power Station0.3 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.3 km
  • Whitegates Lane0.3 km