Ashampstead, Reading - RG8 8SB
Key Postcode Insights
RG8 8SB is a residential postcode situated on Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 155th largest and 83rd most expensive of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £370,287
- 10 Year change
- up 15.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,692pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £493/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG8 8SB is a residential postcode situated on Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 155th largest and 83rd most expensive of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £370,287
- 10 Year change
- up 15.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,692pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 41.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £493/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG8 8SB
- 3 Hartridge Farm Cottages Reading
3 Bed Early-century House
- 4 Hartridge Farm Cottages Reading
2 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £370,287.
The RG8 8SB Sales Market has increased by 15.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.6% | £370,287 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £380,114 |
| June 2024 | -0.6% | £371,297 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £373,518 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £372,323 |
| June 2021 | 5.1% | £342,879 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £326,337 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £323,040 |
| June 2018 | 0.7% | £330,633 |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £328,365 |
| June 2016 | 11% | £320,747 |
| June 2015 | 11.2% | £288,968 |
| June 2014 | 10.5% | £259,807 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £235,177 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £232,007 |
| June 2011 | -0.2% | £233,036 |
| June 2010 | 14.7% | £233,618 |
| June 2009 | -11.7% | £203,633 |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £230,740 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £231,270 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,692.
The RG8 8SB Rental Market has increased by 41.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,692pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £1,649pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.5% | £1,589pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.9% | £1,520pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £1,383pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.7% | £1,247pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.8% | £1,202pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,212pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.9% | £1,199pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £1,210pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.4% | £1,193pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.4% | £1,142pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £1,095pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.4% | £1,040pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.3% | £1,006pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.3% | £964pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £934pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.2% | £895pcm |
| June 2008 | -1.1% | £975pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £986pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
RG8 8SB is the 155th largest and the 83rd most expensive postcode out of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area.
- RG8 8SA, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8SA2 Addresses|309 m away
- RG8 9SL, Streatley, Reading, RG8RG8 9SL2 Addresses|628 m away
- RG8 9SR, Streatley, Reading, RG8RG8 9SR2 Addresses|672 m away
- RG8 8RX, The Green, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8RX2 Addresses|922 m away
- RG8 8RY, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8RG8 8RY2 Addresses|966 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- mid-century house (1)
- early-century house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- 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
- Basildon C.E. Primary School2.7 km away
- Streatley Church of England Primary School3.3 km away
- Yattendon C.E. Primary School3.8 km away
- The Downs School5.4 km away
- Langtree School8.6 km away
- Denefield School9.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG8 8SB is Goring & Streatley station, which is 4.1 kilometres away.
- Goring & Streatley|4.1 km away
- Pangbourne|6.3 km away
- Cholsey|8.2 km away
- Theale|10.2 km away
