Property Prices in RG6
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in RG6 is £460,762, which is 21% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.
Properties in RG6 cost 60.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in RG6 have fallen 2.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
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Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £622,888 | 387 |
| Semi-detached | £499,013 | 371 |
| Terraced | £340,245 | 315 |
| Flat | £207,956 | 150 |
| All types | £460,762 | 1241 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in RG6
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 51.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG6 has a crime rate well 36% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in RG6
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
RG6 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Sutton Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Aldryngton Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Loddon Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| University of Reading | Other | Not inspected | mi |
| Maiden Erlegh School | Secondary | Outstanding | mi |
1
Outstanding
1
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
187,200
Population
62
Median Age
40%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in RG6 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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390.0 Mbps
Avg Download
70.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
99%
Superfast Coverage
98%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in RG6 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £2,353/year.
Area Summary
RG6 — READING
Area Summary
RG6 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£460,762, 61% above national average), low crime (36% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Average
Broadband
Good
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