Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
West Berkshire, Berkshire
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West Berkshire, Berkshire
RG8 8JG is in the West Berkshire local authority (E06000037). The property market in the RG8 8JG postcode area had 2 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £546250. Across the RG8 area, there were 320 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £722275.
Property market | £424,953 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Heathrow (29.1 miles) | |
Broadband | 79.7mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 89 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 544 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Newbury level) | |
Community | Median age is 43.5 | Happiness is Above Average for Berkshire, High for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (West Berkshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Reading (10 mins) - Paddington (32 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (54 mins) - Birmingham New Street (86 mins) | |
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£424,953 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Heathrow (29.1 miles) | |
79.7mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 43.5 | Happiness is Above Average for Berkshire, High for UK | |
Ranked 89 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions544 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Newbury level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (West Berkshire) | |
- Reading (10 mins) - Paddington (32 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (54 mins) - Birmingham New Street (86 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in New Town has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. On average, a detached house costs £713,773, which is up 2.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £424,953, a terraced house £336,160 and a flat £221,940. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £931 per month. Property prices in New Town are similar to the average property prices across Berkshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in New Town, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Berkshire region.
Property data is based on West Berkshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of New Town, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in RG8 8JG.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HILL HAVEN COTTAGE, Newtown, Reading, West Berkshire, RG8 8JG | £602,500 | 02/24/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HILL HAVEN COTTAGE, Newtown, Reading, West Berkshire, RG8 8JG | £602,500 | 02/24/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HILL HAVEN COTTAGE, Newtown, Reading, West Berkshire, RG8 8JG | £602,500 | 02/24/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
HILL HAVEN COTTAGE, Newtown, Reading, West Berkshire, RG8 8JG | £602,500 | 02/24/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from New Town | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Tilehurst A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (6 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (62 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Aldermaston A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (18 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (2 change(s) - 54 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 125 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Pangbourne A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (10 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (67 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 105 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Cholsey A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (19 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (75 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 70 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 105 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Theale A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (10 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (44 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (2 change(s) - 85 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (2 change(s) - 115 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (2 change(s) - 124 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Goring & Streatley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (9 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (43 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 62 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (87 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (117 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London Waterloo (4 change(s) - 99 mins - South Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Chiltern Railways - £454 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Avanti West Coast - £454 monthly fare) View details |
New Town has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Andrew's School (Independent school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Buckhold, Reading. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Basildon C.E. Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/7/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Englefield C.E. Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/11/2010) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Bradfield College | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | Bradfield | |||
St Andrew's School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Reading | |||
Pangbourne College | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | Reading |
School | Type |
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Basildon C.E. Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/7/2012) |
Englefield C.E. Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/11/2010) |
Bradfield College Ofsted report | Secondary school |
St Andrew's School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary |
Pangbourne College Ofsted report | Secondary school |
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Average speed | 79.7 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 97.4% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
RG8 8JG | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
We found one nearby bar: The Red Lion. We found one nearby restaurant: Honesty at Beale Park. RG8 8JG has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Berkshire has an average crime rate (63 crimes reported per thousand people). New Town has a consistent crime rate as this, with 59 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, New Town has a slightly higher rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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