Postcode RG8 8QY is located in a rural village, within the Basildon ward of West Berkshire in the South East region , and forms part of the Hermitage & Cold Ash area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £70,300 per year. The nearest station is Pangbourne located about 3.4 miles away.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 of residents in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £70,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from RG8 8QY.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG8 8QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pangbourne located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 in Basildon area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,868,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £1,175,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £354,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £519,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £575,000 |
10 years price trend in Basildon
In the RG8 8QY postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.