About RG6 3AP
RG6 3AP scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG6 3AP is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 32,401 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Hawkedon Primary School, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EARLEY + PCN HUB, about 5 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near RG6 3AP. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 27 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location sits in Flood Zone 2 (medium risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is low (about 53 dB Lden).
There are 20 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 40.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (200 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 9 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Budgens, Tesco, Asda and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Lower Earley Maiden Place Local, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.1 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore RG6 3AP on NestScope.























