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RG20 7LD

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Ridgeway

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Detailed insights for RG20 7LD

Overview

Postcode RG20 7LD is located in a rural village, within the Ridgeway area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Chieveley, East Isley & Compton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chieveley, East Isley & Compton is £71,644 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 Didcot Parkway, about 6.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is East Ilsley (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Chieveley, East Isley & Compton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,825 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chieveley, East Isley & Compton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Chieveley, East Isley & Compton is £71,644 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from RG20 7LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Chieveley, East Isley & Compton near RG20 7LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Didcot Parkway located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG20 7LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miEast Ilsley (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to East Ilsley (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
25 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.86(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.8(-10%)
Vehicle crime
4.06(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.32(-81%)
Other theft
2.32(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
88.14%
Other White
17
5.76%
Pakistani
8
2.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Irish
3
1.02%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
40.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.79%
No qualifications
32
14.04%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
34.19%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.93%
Other social rented
28
23.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

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

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG20 7LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG20 7LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 20266, Hildesley Court, Newbury, RG20 7LAFlatsLeasehold£180,000
18 Nov 202514, Hildesley Court, Newbury, RG20 7LAFlatsLeasehold£185,000
21 Jul 202517, Hildesley Court, Newbury, RG20 7LAFlatsLeasehold£225,000
18 Jul 2025Steadman Cottage, High Street, Newbury, RG20 7LFDetachedFreehold£450,000
03 Dec 2025The Chapel, Compton Road, Newbury, RG20 7LJOtherFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the RG20 7LD postcode area, located within Chieveley, East Isley & Compton, 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 RG20 7LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Ilsleys Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 RG20 7LD, 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
ParishEast IlsleyE04001166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chieveley, East Isley & ComptonE02003367
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Berkshire 001DE01016288
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG20 7LD

Is RG20 7LD (Chieveley, East Isley & Compton) safe?

The area around RG20 7LD records about 26 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RG20 7LD?

The median sale price around RG20 7LD 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 RG20 7LD?

There is 1 school close to RG20 7LD, including The Ilsleys Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around RG20 7LD?

RG20 7LD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,825 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG20 7LD (Chieveley, East Isley & Compton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG20 7LD is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carolyne Culver (Green Party).