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RG18 0SS

Ridgeway

West Berkshire

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Detailed insights for RG18 0SS

Overview

Postcode RG18 0SS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ridgeway area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Hermitage & Cold Ash area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year. The median sale price in Ridgeway is £495,000 (around £391 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,000 and £650,625. The nearest station is Goring and Streatley, about 5.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hermitage & Cold Ash has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,202 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG18 0SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 0SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Goring and Streatley located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
15.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.37(-70%)
Burglary
5(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.75(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.75(+1%)
Drugs
2.5(-9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
86.27%
Other White
18
7.73%
Other Asian
3
1.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.29%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
35.33%
Level 3 (A level)
45
24.46%
No qualifications
25
13.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
51.69%
Other social rented
15
16.85%
Owns outright
11
12.36%
Owns with a mortgage
11
12.36%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.74%
Total households: 89

Property prices in Ridgeway

Median price: £495,000
Price per sq ft: £391
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £370K – £651K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £391 per square foot) in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ridgeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£670,000£406
Semi-Detached12£495,000£393
Terraced5£370,000£431
Flats3£185,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ridgeway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472,500£230,000£325,750£262,500
2017£550,000£270,000£335,000£318,500
2018£564,950£300,000£350,000£412,475
2019£585,000£267,000£360,000£299,750
2020£495,000£196,000£377,500£412,000
2021£625,000£265,000£367,500£370,051
2022£742,500£267,500£462,000£350,000
2023£625,000£272,500£560,000£847,000
2024£687,500£245,000£420,000£370,000
2025£825,000£337,000£442,500£390,000
2026£577,500£180,000£425,000£361,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ridgeway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359£271£342£338
2017£360£261£315£410
2018£329£330£334£327
2019£369£294£350£364
2020£399£314£368£443
2021£358£259£338£394
2022£465£278£432£388
2023£447£307£382£437
2024£423£274£390£386
2025£427£292£402£431
2026£422£172£380£432
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ridgeway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ridgeway in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the RG18 0SS postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG18 0SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.0 miPrimaryHampstead Norreys C.E. Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.

Band A£1,670
Band B£1,949
Band C£2,227
Band D£2,505
Band E£3,062
Band F£3,619
Band G£4,176
Band H£5,011

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG18 0SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carolyne Culver

Ridgeway - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Olivia Bailey

Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWest BerkshireE06000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading West and Mid BerkshireE14001439
WardRidgewayE05012147
ParishHampstead NorreysE04001174
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hermitage & Cold AshE02003373
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Berkshire 007EE01016285
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG18 0SS

Is RG18 0SS (Hermitage & Cold Ash) safe?

The area around RG18 0SS records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RG18 0SS?

The median sale price around RG18 0SS in Ridgeway is £495,000 (about £391 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG18 0SS?

There is 1 school close to RG18 0SS, including Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around RG18 0SS?

RG18 0SS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG18 0SS (Hermitage & Cold Ash) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG18 0SS is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carolyne Culver (Green Party).