Property Prices in RG8
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in RG8 is £548,259, broadly in line with the Berkshire average of £535,339.
Properties in RG8 cost 91.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in RG8 have risen 47.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £687,000 | 10 |
| Semi-detached | £503,000 | 9 |
| Terraced | £358,000 | 5 |
| Flat | £243,440 | 0 |
| All types | £548,259 | 29 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in RG8
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 67.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG8 has a crime rate 17% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in RG8
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
RG8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Basildon C.E. Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| St Andrew's School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
32,872
Population
37
Median Age
65%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in RG8 are 69.0 Mbps, with 80% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 34% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
69.0 Mbps
Avg Download
17.3 Mbps
Avg Upload
80%
Superfast Coverage
41%
Ultrafast Coverage
34%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in RG8 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £2,353/year.
Area Summary
RG8 — READING
Area Summary
RG8 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£548,259, 91% above national average), low crime (17% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (69 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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