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RG6 6HB

Shinfield Road

Redlands

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Overview

Postcode RG6 6HB is located in an urban city, within the Redlands ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Leighton Park area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leighton Park is £58,221 per year. The nearest station is Earley, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whiteknights Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Leighton Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Leighton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Leighton Park is £58,221 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG6 6HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Leighton Park near RG6 6HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earley located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG6 6HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhiteknights ParkLargeWalking directions to Whiteknights Park
0.5 miCintra ParkMediumWalking directions to Cintra Park

Area Profile

Population
1,155
Population density
3,300.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.57(-70%)
Other theft
5.63(0%)
Bicycle theft
3.94(+392%)
Vehicle crime
2.25(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
787
68.32%
Other White
100
8.68%
Indian
68
5.9%
Chinese
50
4.34%
African
35
3.04%
Total population: 1,152

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
899
77.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
159
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
3.82%
Other
21
1.82%
No qualifications
18
1.56%
Total 16+ residents: 1,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
23
56.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
34.15%
Other social rented
2
4.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1
2.44%
Shared ownership
1
2.44%
Total households: 41

Property prices in Redlands

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£390
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £383K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,185,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£690,000£458
Semi-Detached9£572,000£445
Terraced49£330,000£396
Flats33£200,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£585,000£212,500£421,000£290,000
2017£714,950£250,000£433,250£300,000
2018£632,500£262,500£392,500£285,000
2019£527,849£220,000£541,750£280,575
2020£875,000£210,000£440,000£295,000
2021£701,000£230,000£521,500£297,300
2022£866,000£245,000£501,500£333,750
2023£944,000£205,000£613,000£314,232
2024£735,000£200,000£508,750£335,000
2025£650,000£205,000£548,500£343,000
2026£1,100,000£185,000£314,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£486£586£429£393
2017£391£402£341£382
2018£421£422£399£373
2019£344£412£352£353
2020£370£397£395£351
2021£438£395£366£381
2022£452£394£411£408
2023£424£357£387£410
2024£422£403£399£399
2025£477£384£396£406
2026£431£327£374£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Redlands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG6 6HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG6 6HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026100, Blenheim Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QJTerracedFreehold£255,000
11 Nov 2025119, Blenheim Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QJTerracedFreehold£292,000
20 Jun 2025117, Blenheim Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QJTerracedFreehold£290,000
30 Jan 202556, Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£785,000
26 Nov 20257, Cardigan Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QPTerracedFreehold£343,000

Schools

In the RG6 6HB postcode area, located within Leighton Park, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG6 6HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Joseph's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryRedlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of ReadingHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG6 6HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG6 6HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier72 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCostcutter68 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miCo-op Food55-57 Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5NLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-opShinfield Road, Reading, RG6 6DDWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miSoul of SeoulShinfield Road, Wokingham, RG6 6EHWalking directions to Soul of Seoul

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG6 6HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathryn Elizabeth McCann

Redlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Yuan Yang

Earley and Woodley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyEarley and WoodleyE14001210
WardRedlandsE05013875
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leighton ParkE02003404
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 016AE01016370
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2010-09-01

Frequently asked questions about RG6 6HB

Is RG6 6HB (Leighton Park) safe?

The area around RG6 6HB records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG6 6HB?

The median sale price around RG6 6HB in Leighton Park is £310,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG6 6HB?

There are 19 schools close to RG6 6HB, including St Joseph's College, Redlands Primary School (Requires improvement) and University of Reading (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG6 6HB?

RG6 6HB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,253 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG6 6HB (Leighton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Earley and Woodley covering RG6 6HB is Yuan Yang (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Elizabeth McCann (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.