Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

ERLEIGH COURT GARDENS, RG6 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERLEIGH COURT GARDENS, RG6 1EJ.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG6 1EJ 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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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1EJ combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG6 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on Erleigh Court Gardens, 1.1km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 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 1EJ. 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

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian49.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 465,000

Semi-Detached

£ 519,000

2 sales · Mean £ 519,000

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

RG6 1EJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.7 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils0.9 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils0.9 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils1.0 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.0 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.0 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.1 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Rizouq0.7 km
  • New Happy Garden0.7 km
  • Chicken Base0.7 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.7 km
  • Terry Ling's0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Reading Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Cake & Cream0.7 km
  • J Guris0.7 km
  • Rahim Superstore0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.9 km
  • DriftWood0.7 km
  • The Hub1.0 km
  • Miah's Garden of Gulab0.7 km
  • O Portugues0.8 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Palmer Tavern0.7 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Brackenhurst Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.7 km
  • Reading Station2.8 km
  • Reading2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Erleigh Court Drive0.1 km
  • Erleigh Court Drive0.1 km
  • Culver Lane0.2 km
  • Culver Lane0.3 km
  • London Road - The Drive0.3 km