Area Analysis West Berkshire, South East

RG18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG18 postcode area.

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Population

12,949

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,675 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
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5/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 41, RG18 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £308k. Property prices are trending down 37.8% year-on-year.

home £308,870 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG18 is a postcode district in West Berkshire, South East, covering 534 active and 144 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RG18 (13%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RG18 are around £308k, down 37.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG18 at 125 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences621
Anti-social behaviour332
Criminal damage and arson133
Public order106
Other theft92

school Local Schools

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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils
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Curridge Primary School

Good96 pupils
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Hermitage Primary School

Good197 pupils
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Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

Good181 pupils
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Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School

Good86 pupils
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Yattendon C.E. Primary School

Good92 pupils
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St Finian's Catholic Primary School

Good193 pupils
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Thatcham Park CofE Primary

Good398 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Regency Park Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bunk Inn, The
  • Fox Inn,The
  • Royal Oak, The
  • Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC
  • Spotted Dog, The
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • West Berkshire Brewery Taproom & Kitchen
  • Thatcham Community Larder
  • Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat
  • Thatcham Town Cricket Club
  • West Cornwall Pasty Company
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bengal Spice
  • China Kitchen
  • Crown Mead Fish Bar
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway
  • + 4 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food, The
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
  • Tesco
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Chieveley Motor Co Ltd
  • Cold Ash Post Office & Store
  • Colthrop Service Station
  • Costcutter
  • Costcutter
  • + 12 more