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RG26

TADLEY

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG26 encompasses TADLEY and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £450,197
1yr change ▼ 2.0%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£450,197

▼ 2.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

57% above national avg

Crime Rate

6.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

217 Mbps

Property Prices in RG26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG26 is £450,197, which is 23% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG26 cost 56.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG26 have fallen 2.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £619,682 333
Semi-detached £391,962 275
Terraced £315,171 259
Flat £227,806 86
All types £450,197 1002

5-Year Price History

£444K £447K £449K £452K £454K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG26 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG26 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Tadley Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bishopswood Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Bishopswood Infant School Primary Good mi
Bramley Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Hurst School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

165,112

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG26 are 217.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 75% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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217.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

50%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG26 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG26 — TADLEY

Area Summary

RG26 (TADLEY) offers above-average property prices (£450,197, 57% above national average), low crime (92% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (217 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG26 TADLEY

What is the average house price in RG26 TADLEY?
The average house price in RG26 (TADLEY) is £450,197, based on 1002 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.0% over the past year.
Is RG26 TADLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in RG26 is significantly below the national average (6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG26 TADLEY?
The population of RG26 (TADLEY) is approximately 165,112 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG26?
The average broadband download speed in RG26 is 217 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 50%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG26 TADLEY?
There are 9 schools in or near RG26. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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