RG6 1EH is a safe, established residential area on Erleigh Court Gardens, 1.0km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG6 1EH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £473k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERLEIGH COURT GARDENS, RG6 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERLEIGH COURT GARDENS, RG6 1EH.
396
38
£ 72,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1EH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1EH combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£473k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1EH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 438,750
10 sales · Mean £ 429,350
Terraced
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1EH has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Hamilton School
New Town Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Rizouq0.7 km
- New Happy Garden0.7 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.6 km
- Terry Ling's1.0 km
- Biryani Boyzz0.7 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Al-Rehman General Store0.9 km
- Reading Pharmacy0.7 km
- Maharaja Sweets0.9 km
- Big Bazaar0.7 km
- Ciastek0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Up The Junction0.9 km
- Palmer Tavern0.6 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft1.0 km
- DriftWood0.7 km
- ICMA Centre Cafe Bar 2 University Of Reading0.9 km
- Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5100.7 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Brackenhurst Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.9 km
- Reading Station2.7 km
- Reading2.7 km
Bus Stops
- London Road - The Drive0.2 km
- London Road - The Drive0.2 km
- London Road - The Drive0.2 km
- London Road - The Drive0.2 km
- Erleigh Court Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61EH · Data under Open Government Licence