RG8 8NR is a sought-after residential area on Yattendon Road, 0.6km from Basildon, Upper in West Berkshire. Administratively it sits within Basildon ward and the Newbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG8, RG8 8NR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 8NR are sourced from Output Area E00082136 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YATTENDON ROAD, RG8 8NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YATTENDON ROAD, RG8 8NR.
374
46
£ 69,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG8 8NR 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG8 8NR combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG8 8NR. The average age is 46.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG8 8NR has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Basildon C.E. Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pangbourne3.7 km
- Goring & Streatley4.6 km
- Theale7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion0.1 km
- Red Lion0.1 km
- Upper Basildon flexi area0.2 km
- Aldworth Road0.3 km
- Beckfords0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG88NR · Data under Open Government Licence