Postcode RG18 9JU is located in a rural village, within the Chieveley & Cold Ash ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Hermitage & Cold Ash area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 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 4.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from RG18 9JU.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 9JU 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £680,000 in Chieveley & Cold Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,000 up to £4,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £735,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £477,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £309,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chieveley & Cold Ash
In the RG18 9JU postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG18 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Faircross, West Berkshire, RG18 9TJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.