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Formosa Place is in Pangbourne, Reading and in West Berkshire district. RG8 7FY is located in the Pangbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 2009-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Formosa Place, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG8 7RP, RG8 7AS, RG8 7AX, RG8 7AT, RG8 7AU, RG8 7AZ, RG8 7BG, RG8 7AY, RG8 7AP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG8 7FY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.4%49.8%-3.6% 51.0% -1.2%
Male46.6%50.2%3.6% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of RG8 7FY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single14.3%21.9%7.6% 37.9% -16.0%
Married: Opposite sex67.9%63.8%-4.1% 44.2% 19.6%
Separated1.7%1.7%0.0% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced8%8.1%0.1% 9.1% -1.0%
Widowed8%4.5%-3.5% 6.1% -1.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.1%65.6%11.5% 48.4% 17.2%
Good health34.8%26.6%-8.2% 33.6% -7.0%
Fair health9%5.5%-3.5% 12.7% -7.2%
Bad health1.7%1.1%-0.6% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health0.3%1.1%0.8% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around RG8 7FY this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.6%6.7%-0.9% 18.2% -11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.9%6.2%0.3% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.3%10.1%-4.2% 13.4% -3.3%
Apprenticeship3%3.9%0.9% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%13.8%2.8% 16.9% -3.1%
Degree or Similar52.3%58.4%6.1% 33.8% 24.6%
Other5.9%0.8%-5.1% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.1%1.1% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian0.7%2%1.3% 3.1% -1.1%
Pakistani0.7%0%-0.7% 2.7% -2.7%
Black African0%0.7%0.7% 2.5% -1.8%
Mixed White and Asian2.1%0.4%-1.7% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0%1.3%1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.6%1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other0%2.7%2.7% 0.8% 1.9%
White96.6%89.3%-7.3% 81.4% 7.9%
Other0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.3%87.8%-0.5% 83.2% 4.6%
European Union3.4%4.9%1.5% 6.1% -1.2%
Africa1.4%2.4%1.0% 2.7% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia2.8%2.7%-0.1% 5.6% -2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.4%2.2%-0.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania1.4%0%-1.4% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.6%87.8%0.2% 83.2% 4.6%
10+ Years0%8%8.0% 9.8% -1.8%
5-10 Years0%2.2%2.2% 2.9% -0.7%
2-5 Years0.3%1.1%0.8% 2.2% -1.1%
Less than 2 years12.1%0.9%-11.2% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.6% 76.7% 10.9%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
No passport held6.7% 13.5% -6.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.1% 37.2% 0.9%
Christian55.4% 46.2% 9.2%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Formosa Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Formosa Place was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Formosa Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 211th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£69,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG8 7FY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Formosa Place are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Berkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Formosa Place, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7FY

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG8 7FY

Average Price
£933,986
Semi-Detached
£894,264
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,092,872
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Formosa Place

Average Price
£975,208
Semi-Detached
£959,182
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,119,446
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Formosa PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Formosa Place, Reading, West Berkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£745,0002025-09-05 £745,000
2 Formosa Place, Reading, West Berkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£725,0002022-09-01 £750,400
4 Formosa Place, Reading, West Berkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£795,0002021-10-15 £901,349
1 Formosa Place, Reading, West Berkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£720,0002017-01-20 £920,247
4 Formosa Place, Reading, West Berkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£650,0002016-07-22 £840,125
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG8 7FY

Employment

RG8 7FY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

RG8 7FY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee123
Retired91
Self-Employed50
Part-Time Employee36
Looking after home or family21
Student (economically inactive)20
Unemployed6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Other2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Education22
Information and communication15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Human health and social work activities10
Administrative and support service activities9
Other9
Manufacturing8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Financial and insurance activities6
Construction4
Transport and storage3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA
4out of 4 5,180 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pangbourne Primary School
Kennedy Drive , Pangbourne RG8 7LB
3out of 4 1,125 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitchurch Primary School
Eastfield Lane , Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ
4out of 4 1,482 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Long Lane Primary School
Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6YG
3out of 4 3,096 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Purley CofE Primary School
Purley Village , Purley-on-Thames RG8 8AF
3out of 4 3,316 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Downsway Primary School
Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE
3out of 4 3,458 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denefield School
Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY
3out of 4 3,098 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Heath School
Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY
3out of 4 4,237 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pangbourne College
, RG8 8LA
- not rated 1,533 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Brookfields Special School
Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW
4out of 4 3,670 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's School
Buckhold , Pangbourne RG8 8QA
- not rated 3,747 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oratory Preparatory School
Goring Heath , Reading RG8 7SF
- not rated 4,131 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bradfield College
, RG7 6AU
- not rated 5,007 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
La'de Kitchen3 - 5 Reading Road, Pangbourne497 yd
Nino's Trattoria Italiana11 Reading Road, Pangbourne505 yd
Cozze Restaurant2 - 6 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne506 yd
Pangbourne Cafe14 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne515 yd
Birch Bread Ltd14 - 16 Reading Road, Pangbourne517 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cross KeysCross Keys Church Road, Pangbourne358 yd
Pangbourne Working Mens Club1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne514 yd
Swan Public HouseThe Swan Hotel Shooters Hill, Pangbourne528 yd
Pangbourne And Dist Bowls ClubRecreation Ground Thames Avenue, Pangbourne677 yd
The Greyhound InnHigh Street1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lina Tandoori16 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne519 yd
Laughing Halibut, The18 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne522 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Operative Food, The6 - 7 The Square, Pangbourne445 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pangbourne Recreation Ground
Thames Avenue
grass pitches, tennis courts791 yd
Pangbourne Primary School
PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL KENNEDY DRIVE
grass pitches1,052 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.