Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

WANTAGE ROAD, RG8 9PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANTAGE ROAD, RG8 9PY.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 69,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG8 9PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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school Local Schools

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Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School

Good103 pupils1.5 km

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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