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RG18 9QG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About RG18 9QG: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG18 9QG is a postcode in Chieveley & Cold Ash, West Berkshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG18 9QG, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG18 9QG are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG18 9QG is based on West Berkshire 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,655 residents, 152 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near RG18 9QG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £327k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG18 9QG can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG18 9QG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG18 9QG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG18 9QG
Is RG18 9QG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG18 9QG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG18 9QG?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RG18 9QG?
LocaleIQ matched RG18 9QG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG18 9QG?
The latest median sold price is £327k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG18 9QG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.