Postcode RG8 8RG 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 21.9 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 Goring and Streatley located about 3.0 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 21.9 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG8 8RG.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG8 8RG 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £676,710 in Basildon area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,868,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £1,137,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £354,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £645,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £470,000 |
10 years price trend in Basildon
In the RG8 8RG 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: 16/09/2025.