RG8 0AN is a sought-after residential area on Valley Close, 0.5km from Goring in Goring. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Henley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG8, RG8 0AN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £911k, up 12.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG8 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00145892 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY CLOSE, RG8 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY CLOSE, RG8 0AN.
324
45
£ 65,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG8 0AN 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG8 0AN's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £911k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £911k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG8 0AN. The average age is 44.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 652,500
6 sales · Mean £ 703,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG8 0AN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- WESTHOLME STORES0.6 km
- Goring Village Butchers0.5 km
- Goring Food & Wine0.5 km
- The Goring Grocer0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Goring Social Club0.4 km
- The Catherine Wheel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Chef King0.5 km
- John Barleycorn0.6 km
- Masoom's0.5 km
- The Goring Chocolate Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Coppa Club @ The Swan1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Goring Diner0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chaddleworth B&B1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Goring & Streatley0.3 km
- Pangbourne5.1 km
- Cholsey5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lockstile Way0.2 km
- Lockstile Way0.2 km
- Milldown Avenue0.2 km
- Milldown Avenue0.2 km
- Lockstile Mead0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG80AN · Data under Open Government Licence