Ashampstead, Reading - RG8 8RS
Key Postcode Insights
RG8 8RS is a residential postcode situated on Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 151st largest and 154th most expensive of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £452,158
- 10 Year change
- up 15.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,630pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £607/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG8 8RS is a residential postcode situated on Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 151st largest and 154th most expensive of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £452,158
- 10 Year change
- up 15.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,630pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £607/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG8 8RS
- 1 Lower Church Cottages Reading
3 Bed Period House
- 2 Lower Church Cottages Reading
2 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG8 8RS sold for £455,000 on 28th October 2020. Since then prices are up an average of 12.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £452,158.
The RG8 8RS Sales Market has increased by 15.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.6% | £452,158 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £464,159 |
| June 2024 | -0.6% | £453,392 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £456,105 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £454,644 |
| June 2021 | 5.1% | £418,691 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £398,492 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £394,466 |
| June 2018 | 0.7% | £403,736 |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £400,968 |
| June 2016 | 11% | £391,665 |
| June 2015 | 11.2% | £352,859 |
| June 2014 | 10.5% | £317,251 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £287,175 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £283,304 |
| June 2011 | -0.2% | £284,561 |
| June 2010 | 14.7% | £285,272 |
| June 2009 | -11.7% | £248,657 |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £281,758 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £282,404 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,630.
The RG8 8RS Rental Market has increased by 41.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,630pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £1,588pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.5% | £1,531pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.9% | £1,464pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £1,332pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.7% | £1,201pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.8% | £1,158pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,168pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.9% | £1,155pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £1,166pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.4% | £1,149pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.4% | £1,100pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £1,054pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.4% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.3% | £969pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.3% | £929pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £899pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.2% | £862pcm |
| June 2008 | -1.1% | £939pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £950pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 28th October 2020 for £455,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 12.0%. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
RG8 8RS has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
RG8 8RS is the 151st largest and the 154th most expensive postcode out of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area.
- RG8 8RR, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8RR5 Addresses|48 m away
- RG8 8RY, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8RY2 Addresses|100 m away
- RG8 8RT, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8RT14 Addresses|189 m away
- RG8 8SG, Flowers Piece, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8SG26 Addresses|196 m away
- RG8 8RU, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8RU13 Addresses|240 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- period house (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2018£5,000,000 | 5 Bed HousePyt House, Reading, RG8 8RAPyt House, Reading, RG8 8RA
- Sold Jul 2017£2,750,000 | 5 Bed HouseDrift House, Reading, RG8 8RGDrift House, Reading, RG8 8RG
- Sold Feb 2024£1,701,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Fleece & Feathers, Reading, RG8 8RGThe Old Fleece & Feathers, Reading, RG8 8RG
Schools Nearby
- Yattendon C.E. Primary School2.7 km away
- Basildon C.E. Primary School2.8 km away
- Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School4.0 km away
- The Downs School5.5 km away
- Theale Green School9.0 km away
- Denefield School9.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG8 8RS is Goring & Streatley station, which is 5.1 kilometres away.
- Goring & Streatley|5.1 km away
- Pangbourne|6.5 km away
- Cholsey|9.2 km away
- Theale|9.8 km away
