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RG8 7EH

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Kidmore End & Whitchurch

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Detailed insights for RG8 7EH

Overview

Postcode RG8 7EH is located in a rural village, within the Kidmore End & Whitchurch ward of South Oxfordshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch is £75,790 per year. The nearest station is Pangbourne, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pangbourne Meadows.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch is £75,790 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG8 7EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch near RG8 7EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pangbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG8 7EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pangbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Pangbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG8 7EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPangbourne MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Pangbourne Meadows

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
243.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.06(-78%)
Other theft
4.94(-12%)
Public order
3.53(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.12(-83%)
Burglary
1.41(-46%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
88.26%
Other White
14
4.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.85%
Other Asian
4
1.42%
Irish
2
0.71%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
64.9%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.13%
No qualifications
8
3.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.85%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
46.6%
Owns outright
46
44.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.8%
Other social rented
1
0.97%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.97%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Median price£933,000
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£650K – £1.1M

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £933,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Kidmore End & Whitchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £399,995 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kidmore End & Whitchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£985,000£483
Semi-Detached4£622,500£543
Terraced2£477,498£525

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidmore End & Whitchurch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£812,500£486,000£591,000
2017£772,500£600,000£362,500
2018£750,000£515,500£355,000
2019£700,000£560,000£668,000
2020£872,500£449,000£470,000
2021£797,500£576,250£527,000
2022£1,016,250£670,000£600,000
2023£988,500£545,000£480,000
2024£865,500£765,000£910,000
2025£970,000£730,000£555,000
2026£978,250£545,000£399,995
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidmore End & Whitchurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidmore End & Whitchurch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£416£420£286
2017£443£375£430
2018£425£345£301
2019£413£443£403
2020£473£459£373
2021£473£472£523
2022£502£501£398
2023£545£522£571
2024£563£475£462
2025£495£459£477
2026£580£626£572
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidmore End & Whitchurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kidmore End & Whitchurch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG8 7EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG8 7EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 2025Mooring 26, Walliscote Moorings, High Street, Reading, RG8 7EPOtherLeasehold£60,000
17 Apr 20262, Swanston Cottages, Reading, RG8 7ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£595,000
20 Mar 2026Little Cottage, High Street, Reading, RG8 7ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
22 Apr 2025Meadow Court, High Street, Reading, RG8 7DBOtherFreehold£867,500
01 Jul 202516, Swanston Field, Reading, RG8 7HPDetachedFreehold£1,100,000

Schools

In the RG8 7EH postcode area, located within Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG8 7EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhitchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryPangbourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG8 7EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG8 7EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op Food6-7 The Square, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7AGWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Hugh Dragonetti

Kidmore End & Whitchurch - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

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
ParishWhitchurch-on-ThamesE04008182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goring, Woodcote & WhitchurchE02005975
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Oxfordshire 018CE01028643
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG8 7EH

Is RG8 7EH (Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch) safe?

The area around RG8 7EH records about 20 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG8 7EH?

The median sale price around RG8 7EH in Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch is £933,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG8 7EH?

There are 2 schools close to RG8 7EH, including Whitchurch Primary School (Good) and Pangbourne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG8 7EH?

The closest station to RG8 7EH is Pangbourne, about 614 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG8 7EH?

RG8 7EH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,832 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG8 7EH (Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Henley and Thame covering RG8 7EH is Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Hugh Dragonetti (Green Party).

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.