Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

PINFOLD LANE, RG8 8SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINFOLD LANE, RG8 8SL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

370

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 70,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG8 8SL 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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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RG8 8SL is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

RG8 8SL is a safe, established residential area on Pinfold Lane, 0.3km from Ashampstead in West Berkshire. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway ward and the Newbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG8 8SL are sourced from Output Area E00082262 (shared with 32 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 8SL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

RG8 8SL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Fish Glorious Fish0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Goring & Streatley5.5 km
  • Pangbourne6.8 km
  • Cholsey9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashampstead flexi area0.3 km