RG18 0SL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Bothampstead in West Berkshire. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway ward and the Newbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for RG18 0SL are sourced from Output Area E00082269 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG18 0SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG18 0SL.
233
41
£ 70,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG18 0SL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG18 0SL — age 41, 25% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG18 0SL. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Racecourse9.2 km
- Newbury9.3 km
- Thatcham9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG180SL · Data under Open Government Licence