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Hermitage & Cold Ash

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About

The Hermitage & Cold Ash area is located in West Berkshire, near the town of Newbury. It consists of two villages, Hermitage to the west and Cold Ash to the east, both surrounded by rural landscapes. The area is known for its mix of residential properties, local amenities, and green spaces, including parts of the North Wessex Downs AONB. The A34 runs nearby, providing connections to Oxford and Southampton.

Cold Ash is home to several schools, including St. Finian's Catholic Primary and The Downs School, making it a popular choice for families. Hermitage has a smaller village feel with a community shop and sports facilities. The area offers walking routes through woodlands and farmland, such as Ashmore Green and Bucklebury Common. Public transport links include local bus services to Newbury and Reading.

Area overview

On average Hermitage & Cold Ash has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £70,300 per year. There are 7 schools in Hermitage & Cold Ash: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hermitage & Cold Ash Population
8,655
Population density
152.2 per km²

Demographics

British
7,735
89.35%
Other White
315
3.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
1.07%
Other Asian
72
0.83%
Indian
69
0.8%
Total population: 8,657

Housing

Owns outright
1,094
35.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,072
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
13.12%
Other social rented
256
8.42%
Other forms of private rent
164
5.39%
Total households: 3,041

Property prices in Hermitage & Cold Ash

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Hermitage & Cold Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£780,000
Semi-Detached21£386,500
Terraced9£355,000

10 years price trend in Hermitage & Cold Ash

All postcodes in Hermitage & Cold Ash

RG189TB

Doctors Lane

RG189TG

Newbury Road

RG189UZ

Brocks Lane

RG180SH

Hermitage & Cold Ash

RG180SQ

Water Street

RG183BW

Lawrences Lane

RG189AL

Hermitage & Cold Ash

RG189DN

Curridge Road

RG189JH

Gorse Cottage Drive

RG189PQ

Cold Ash Hill

RG189RE

Newbury Road

RG189RT

Hampstead Norreys Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.