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.
WATER STREET, RG18 0RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, RG18 0RU.
291
42
£ 70,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
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.
school Local Schools
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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Postcode Profile: RG180RU · Data under Open Government Licence