Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

WATER STREET, RG18 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, RG18 0RU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

291

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Avg Age

42

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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 0RU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG18 0RU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RG18 0RU is a safe, established residential area on Water Street, 0.0km from Hampstead Norreys in Hampstead Norreys. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway ward and the Newbury constituency.

For families considering a move, RG18 0RU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG18 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00082267 (shared with 28 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 0RU. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

RG18 0RU has low crime rates — 24 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.

Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School

Good86 pupils0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • White Hart, The0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Goring & Streatley8.5 km
  • Thatcham10.1 km
  • Pangbourne10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Street0.0 km
  • Hampstead Norreys Primary School0.1 km
  • St Mary the Virgin Church0.1 km
  • St Mary the Virgin Church0.1 km
  • Old Railway Bridge0.2 km