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RG8 0JA

Wallingford Road

Goring

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Overview

Postcode RG8 0JA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Goring ward of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey is £77,950 per year. The nearest station is Goring and Streatley, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey is £77,950 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from RG8 0JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey near RG8 0JA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
35.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.41(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.4(-63%)
Other theft
2.4(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.8(-85%)
Vehicle crime
1.8(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
91.6%
Other White
13
5.46%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.26%
Indian
1
0.42%
African
1
0.42%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
44.74%
No qualifications
29
15.26%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
28
26.92%
Owns outright
27
25.96%
Other social rented
24
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
18.27%
Social rents from council
3
2.88%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Goring

Median price£640,000
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £788K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £544 per square foot) in Goring area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goring over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£802,500£616
Semi-Detached11£640,000£539
Terraced9£425,000£376
Flats5£325,000£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goring

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goring.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£625,000£315,000£639,250£378,750
2017£860,000£285,000£598,000£457,000
2018£665,000£320,000£595,000£440,000
2019£767,500£339,475£525,000£371,500
2020£675,000£356,875£596,000£505,000
2021£881,000£377,500£544,500£447,000
2022£890,000£260,000£835,000£495,000
2023£905,063£345,000£600,000£711,250
2024£750,000£207,500£650,000£525,000
2025£805,000£282,500£642,500£445,000
2026£1,068,750£362,500£655,000£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goring.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goring.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433£375£423£479
2017£503£458£427£472
2018£515£342£416£420
2019£468£446£465£452
2020£535£361£415£495
2021£544£423£472£518
2022£550£386£533£550
2023£573£437£567£655
2024£597£355£554£516
2025£594£469£587£475
2026£669£376£566
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goring.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG8 0JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG8 0JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025Oakham, Cross Keys Road, Reading, RG8 0JTOtherFreehold£788,000
30 May 2025The Sycamores, Reading, RG8 0JJDetachedFreehold£1,165,000
07 Nov 2025Corner House, The Street, Reading, RG8 0JSDetachedFreehold£1,495,000
23 May 2025Jyms Cottage, The Street, Reading, RG8 0JSDetachedFreehold£800,000
31 Mar 20253, Goode House, The Street, Reading, RG8 0JSOtherLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the RG8 0JA postcode area, located within Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG8 0JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouth Stoke Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG8 0JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG8 0JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSouth Stoke Community ShopCross Keys Road, South Stoke, RG8 0JTWalking directions to South Stoke Community Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,650
Band B£1,925
Band C£2,200
Band D£2,474
Band E£3,024
Band F£3,574
Band G£4,124
Band H£4,949

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 RG8 0JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maggie Filipova-Rivers

Goring - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Freddie van Mierlo

Henley and Thame - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouth OxfordshireE07000179
Parliamentary ConstituencyHenley and ThameE14001280
WardGoringE05009743
ParishSouth StokeE04008163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hagbourne, Moreton & CholseyE02005972
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 015CE01028644
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG8 0JA

Is RG8 0JA (Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey) safe?

The area around RG8 0JA records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near RG8 0JA?

The median sale price around RG8 0JA in Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey is £640,000 (about £544 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG8 0JA?

There is 1 school close to RG8 0JA, including South Stoke Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG8 0JA?

RG8 0JA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,821 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG8 0JA (Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Henley and Thame covering RG8 0JA is Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maggie Filipova-Rivers (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.