Postcode RG18 0XF is located in a rural village, within the Basildon 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 Pangbourne located about 4.0 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 11.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from RG18 0XF.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 0XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pangbourne located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £665,000 in Basildon area, with individual transactions ranging from £400,000 up to £2,486,160.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £855,000 | £5,666 |
| Flats | 1 | £750,000 | £4,717 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £655,460 | £5,070 |
| Terraced | 5 | £575,000 | £5,244 |
10 year median price trend in Basildon
In the RG18 0XF 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 0XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Coyle
Basildon - 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.