Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

FOLLY VIEW, RG18 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLY VIEW, RG18 0AB.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 70,300 /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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Index Insight: RG18 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in RG18 0AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG18 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Folly View, 0.2km from Hampstead Norreys in Hampstead Norreys. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway ward and the Newbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG18 0AB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG18 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00082268 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG18 0AB. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG18 0AB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School

Good86 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • White Hart, The0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Goring & Streatley8.6 km
  • Thatcham10.3 km
  • Pangbourne10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Street0.1 km
  • Water Street0.2 km
  • Hampstead Norreys Primary School0.3 km
  • Old Railway Bridge0.3 km
  • Old Railway Bridge0.3 km