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RG8 1DB

Goring

South Oxfordshire

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Overview

Postcode RG8 1DB is located in a rural town, within the Goring area 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 median sale price in Goring is £535,000 (around £530 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £392,500 and £770,000. The nearest station is Goring and Streatley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Streatley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,573 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% 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

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG8 1DB.

Flood risk

N/A

Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey near RG8 1DB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG8 1DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Goring and Streatley

N/A

Walking directions to Goring and Streatley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG8 1DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStreatley Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Streatley Recreation Ground
0.1 miRectory GardensSmallWalking directions to Rectory Gardens

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
960 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
217
92.34%
Other White
15
6.38%
Other
2
0.85%
Indian
1
0.43%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
63.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.5%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.05%
No qualifications
15
6.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.48%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.91%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.06%
Other social rented
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Goring

Median price: £535,000
Price per sq ft: £530
Sales (last 12 months): 31
Typical range (middle 50%): £393K – £770K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £530 per square foot) in Goring area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,495,000.

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
Detached11£875,000£616
Semi-Detached8£581,250£516
Terraced6£387,500£402
Flats6£362,500£456

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£588,000£315,000£559,250£362,500
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£317,500£642,500£445,000
2026£1,145,000£325,000£627,500£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£447£468
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£397£533£550
2023£573£437£567£655
2024£597£355£554£516
2025£594£456£587£475
2026£669£312£516—
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG8 1DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG8 1DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202520, The Birches, Reading, RG8 9BWTerracedFreehold£525,000
03 Oct 20253, Brewery Cottages, High Street, Reading, RG8 9ARTerracedFreehold£410,000
12 Sept 202517A, High Street, Reading, RG8 9AROtherLeasehold£20,400
06 Jun 202512B, High Street, Reading, RG8 9AROtherFreehold£130,000
17 Nov 20253, Stow Close, Reading, RG8 9FADetachedFreehold£2,440,000

Schools

In the RG8 1DB postcode area, located within Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey, there are 2 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 RG8 1DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryGoring Church of England Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.7 miPrimaryStreatley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG8 1DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG8 1DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGoring Food and Wine14 High Street, Goring, RG8 9ARWalking directions to Goring Food and Wine
0.3 miTesco ExpressGatehampton Road, South Oxfordshire, RG8 0ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLondis24 Wallingford Road, Goring, RG8 0BGWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Oxfordshire district.

Band A£1,732
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,309
Band D£2,598
Band E£3,175
Band F£3,752
Band G£4,329
Band H£5,195

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 1DB, 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
ParishGoring-on-ThamesE04008131
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hagbourne, Moreton & CholseyE02005972
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 015CE01028644
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2023-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG8 1DB

Is RG8 1DB (Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey) safe?

The area around RG8 1DB 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near RG8 1DB?

The median sale price around RG8 1DB in Goring is £535,000 (about £530 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG8 1DB?

There are 2 schools close to RG8 1DB, including Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (Good) and Streatley Church of England Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG8 1DB?

The closest station to RG8 1DB is Goring and Streatley, about 536 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG8 1DB?

RG8 1DB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,573 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG8 1DB (Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Henley and Thame covering RG8 1DB 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).