Postcode report
RG18 9QZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About RG18 9QZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG18 9QZ 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 9QZ, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG18 9QZ are local prosperity and health, 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 9QZ is based on West Berkshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,533 residents, 54 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 16% 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 7/10.
For property prices near RG18 9QZ, 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 9QZ 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG18 9QZ 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near RG18 9QZ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about RG18 9QZ
Is RG18 9QZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 9QZ?
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 9QZ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG18 9QZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RG18 9QZ?
LocaleIQ matched RG18 9QZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG18 9QZ?
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 9QZ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.