Postcode RG8 8RB 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 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year. The nearest station is Goring and Streatley located about 3.2 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 25.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG8 8RB.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG8 8RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goring and Streatley located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £662,960 in Basildon area, with individual transactions ranging from £336,000 up to £3,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £894,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £354,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £645,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £530,000 |
10 year median price trend in Basildon
In the RG8 8RB postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.