RG6 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Grange Avenue, 0.6km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG6 1DJ offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 29.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00082850 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE AVENUE, RG6 1DJ.
354
31
£ 57,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG6 1DJ — age 31, 42% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DJ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 281,000
6 sales · Mean £ 292,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Hamilton School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Redlands Primary School
New Town Primary School
Reading School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Rizouq0.2 km
- K K's Grill1.0 km
- New Happy Garden0.1 km
- Sen Sushi0.9 km
- Botanic Coffee0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Al-Rehman General Store0.9 km
- Gurungs1.0 km
- Punjab Foods1.0 km
- Reading Pharmacy0.1 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel0.8 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Three Tuns0.8 km
- Up The Junction0.9 km
- MNKY Lounge1.0 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.3 km
- Ice House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco at Crown Collonade1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Better Cafe, Palmer Park0.4 km
- Deccan House0.9 km
- Monty's0.9 km
- Palmer Park Sports Stadium0.4 km
- The Original Gourmet Burger Co.0.1 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.6 km
- Reading2.6 km
- Reading Station2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Palmer Park Avenue0.1 km
- Palmer Park Avenue0.1 km
- St Peters Road0.2 km
- St Peters Road0.3 km
- College Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DJ · Data under Open Government Licence