Property Prices in RG8
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in RG8 is £757,537, which is 29% above the Berkshire average of £585,928.
Properties in RG8 cost 164.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in RG8 have fallen 0.8% 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 | £1,034,351 | 352 |
| Semi-detached | £560,959 | 183 |
| Terraced | £450,949 | 107 |
| Flat | £325,497 | 69 |
| All types | £757,537 | 754 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in RG8
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in RG8
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
RG8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Basildon C.E. Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| St Andrew's School | Other | Not inspected | mi |
0
Outstanding
2
Good
1
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
156,470
Population
62
Median Age
33%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in RG8 are 291.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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291.0 Mbps
Avg Download
52.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
96%
Superfast Coverage
69%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in RG8 is collected by South Oxfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,240/year.
Area Summary
RG8 — READING
Area Summary
RG8 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£757,537, 164% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (291 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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