Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

FORGE HILL, RG18 0TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE HILL, RG18 0TE.

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 0TE 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 0TE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £767k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £767k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG18 0TE is a safe, established residential area on Forge Hill, 0.5km from Hampstead Norreys in Hampstead Norreys. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway ward and the Newbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG18, RG18 0TE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £767k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG18 0TE 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 0TE. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 697,500

6 sales · Mean £ 651,796

Semi-Detached

£ 547,000

1 sales · Mean £ 547,000

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

RG18 0TE has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School

Good86 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Living Rainforest Ltd1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • White Hart, The0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Goring & Streatley8.3 km
  • Thatcham9.9 km
  • Pangbourne10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary the Virgin Church0.3 km
  • St Mary the Virgin Church0.3 km
  • Water Street0.5 km