Area Analysis West Berkshire, South East

RG8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG8 postcode area.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

19,583

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 63,180 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG8's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £471k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £471k. Property prices are trending down 38.2% year-on-year.

home £471,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG8 is a postcode district in West Berkshire, South East, covering 835 active and 461 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RG8 (22%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (21%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RG8 are around £471k, down 38.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG8 at 114 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 43 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 RG8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences787
Anti-social behaviour324
Criminal damage and arson264
Public order189
Other theft180

school Local Schools

P

Pangbourne Primary School

Good201 pupils
P

Basildon C.E. Primary School

Good177 pupils
P

Purley CofE Primary School

Good109 pupils
P

Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School

Good103 pupils
P

Whitchurch Primary School

Outstanding135 pupils
P

South Stoke Primary School

Good37 pupils
P

Woodcote Primary School

Good172 pupils
P

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School

Good57 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Chaddleworth B&B
  • Elephant Hotel, The
  • The George Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Bull
  • Black Horse Publ
  • Goring Social Club
  • The Black Lion
  • The Catherine Wheel
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd at BP Technology Centre
  • Chef King
  • Don Giovanni
  • John Barleycorn
  • Masoom's
  • + 24 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • Co-Operative Food, The
  • The Co-Operative Food At Pangbourne Service Station
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Goring Diner
  • The Plaice
  • Laughing Halibut, The
  • Lina Tandoori
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Chana Stores Ltd
  • Checkendon Equestrian Centre Ltd
  • Goring Food & Wine
  • Goring Village Butchers
  • WESTHOLME STORES
  • + 17 more