Postcode Analysis South Oxfordshire, South East

FERNE CLOSE, RG8 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNE CLOSE, RG8 0AR.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 65,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG8 0AR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG8 0AR combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£710k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

RG8 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Ferne Close, 0.4km from Cleeve in Goring. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Henley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG8, RG8 0AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k, down 2.8% 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00145889 (shared with 9 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 RG8 0AR. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 710,000

2 sales · Mean £ 710,000

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

RG8 0AR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Goring Church of England Aided Primary School

Good160 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • WESTHOLME STORES0.4 km
  • Goring Village Butchers0.5 km
  • Goring Food & Wine0.5 km
  • The Goring Grocer0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Goring Social Club0.4 km
  • The Catherine Wheel0.6 km
restaurant

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 Swan0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Goring Diner0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chaddleworth B&B0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Goring & Streatley0.4 km
  • Pangbourne5.2 km
  • Cholsey5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lockstile Mead0.1 km
  • Lockstile Mead0.1 km
  • Milldown Avenue0.1 km
  • Milldown Avenue0.1 km
  • Lockstile Way0.2 km