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.
RG8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG8 postcode area.
19,583
43
£ 63,180 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Pangbourne Primary School
Basildon C.E. Primary School
Purley CofE Primary School
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
Whitchurch Primary School
South Stoke Primary School
Woodcote Primary School
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Chaddleworth B&B
- Elephant Hotel, The
- The George Hotel
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Bull
- Black Horse Publ
- Goring Social Club
- The Black Lion
- The Catherine Wheel
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Aramark Ltd at BP Technology Centre
- Chef King
- Don Giovanni
- John Barleycorn
- Masoom's
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express
- Co-Operative Food, The
- The Co-Operative Food At Pangbourne Service Station
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Goring Diner
- The Plaice
- Laughing Halibut, The
- Lina Tandoori
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Chana Stores Ltd
- Checkendon Equestrian Centre Ltd
- Goring Food & Wine
- Goring Village Butchers
- WESTHOLME STORES
- + 17 more
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Area Profile: RG8 · Data under Open Government Licence