RG8 9PY is a sought-after residential area on Wantage Road, 1.4km from Streatley in Streatley (West Berkshire). Administratively it sits within Basildon ward and the Newbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG8, RG8 9PY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 9PY are sourced from Output Area E00082140 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WANTAGE ROAD, RG8 9PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANTAGE ROAD, RG8 9PY.
244
42
£ 69,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG8 9PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RG8 9PY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M 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 9PY. The average age is 42.1. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
RG8 9PY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goring & Streatley Golf Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Goring & Streatley2.0 km
- Cholsey4.0 km
- Pangbourne7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Streatley Farm0.5 km
- Streatley Farm0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG89PY · Data under Open Government Licence