Postcode RG18 0SN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ridgeway ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Hermitage & Cold Ash area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year. The nearest station is Newbury Racecourse located about 6.1 miles away.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from RG18 0SN.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 0SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbury Racecourse located about 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £620,000 | £4,637 |
| Flats | 4 | £281,000 | £3,488 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £582,500 | £4,130 |
| Terraced | 8 | £375,000 | £4,697 |
10 year median price trend in Ridgeway
In the RG18 0SN postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG18 0SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carolyne Culver
Ridgeway - Elected 4 May 2023
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.