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Horseshoe Park is in Pangbourne, Reading and in Newbury district. RG8 7JW is located in the Pangbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: RG8 7NQ, RG8 7LQ, RG8 7LF, RG8 7NG, RG8 7LG, RG8 7JZ, RG8 7NJ, RG8 7JH, RG8 7NH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG8 7JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.1%50.3%-1.8% 51.0% -0.7%
Male47.9%49.7%1.8% 49.0% 0.7%

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 7JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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)
Single30.2%24%-6.2% 37.9% -13.9%
Married: Opposite sex53.2%58.3%5.1% 44.2% 14.1%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2%2.4%0.4% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced8.7%6.7%-2.0% 9.1% -2.4%
Widowed5.2%8.7%3.5% 6.1% 2.6%

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 (87.7%) 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 health56.7%50%-6.7% 48.4% 1.6%
Good health32.1%37.7%5.6% 33.6% 4.1%
Fair health8.5%8.6%0.1% 12.7% -4.1%
Bad health2.3%2.7%0.4% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0.3%1%0.7% 1.2% -0.2%

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 7JW this area, 9.1% 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 51.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.1%9.1%-2.0% 18.2% -9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.9%4.8%-3.1% 9.6% -4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.9%14.7%0.8% 13.4% 1.3%
Apprenticeship2.4%4.4%2.0% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.9%14.3%0.4% 16.9% -2.6%
Degree or Similar48.8%51.6%2.8% 33.8% 17.8%
Other2%1.2%-0.8% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%0.3%0.3% 3.1% -2.8%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.7%0.4% 1.0% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%2.1%2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
White99.3%95.9%-3.4% 81.4% 14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.4%92.5%-1.9% 83.2% 9.3%
European Union2.6%2.7%0.1% 6.1% -3.4%
Rest of Europe0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa1%1.4%0.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Middle East and Asia0.3%0.7%0.4% 5.6% -4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.4%0.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.4%92.5%-0.9% 83.2% 9.3%
10+ Years0.3%5.8%5.5% 9.8% -4.0%
5-10 Years2%1.4%-0.6% 2.9% -1.5%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.9%0.3%-3.6% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.7% 76.7% 12.0%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
North America and the Caribbean1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
No passport held7.2% 13.5% -6.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.5% 37.2% 3.3%
Christian53.7% 46.2% 7.5%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim0.3% 6.5% -6.2%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Horseshoe Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horseshoe Park was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% lower than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Horseshoe Park has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 129th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.



🔎 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 7JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Horseshoe Park are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Horseshoe Park, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG8 7JW

Average Price
£225,624
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£218,718
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£249,033
Other
£223,424

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horseshoe Park

Average Price
£300,209
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£300,209
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Horseshoe ParkStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Horseshoe Park, Reading, West Berkshire
Other, an established residential building
£275,0002025-09-04 £275,000
Adam House, 21 Horseshoe Park, Reading, West Berkshire
Other, an established residential building
£90,0002023-08-24 £92,229
26 Horseshoe Park, Reading, West Berkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£230,0002023-08-11 £242,006
24 Horseshoe Park, Reading, West Berkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£195,0002023-07-04 £209,030
21C Horseshoe Park, Reading, West Berkshire
Other, an established residential building
£100,0002023-04-14 £101,017
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG8 7JW

Employment

RG8 7JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee94
Retired72
Self-Employed33
Part-Time Employee32
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)7
Looking after home or family6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Other0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities36
Education21
Human health and social work activities19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Information and communication17
Construction12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Other8
Real estate activities7
Financial and insurance activities6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Manufacturing4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 4,519 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB
4out of 4 4,956 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 4 512 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitchurch Primary School
Eastfield Lane , Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ
4out of 4 1,344 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Long Lane Primary School
Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6YG
3out of 4 2,431 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Purley CofE Primary School
Purley Village , Purley-on-Thames RG8 8AF
3out of 4 2,690 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Downsway Primary School
Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE
3out of 4 2,779 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 2,421 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Heath School
Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY
3out of 4 3,669 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Theale Green School
Church Street , RG7 5DA
2out of 4 5,328 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pangbourne College
, RG8 8LA
- not rated 2,008 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Brookfields Special School
Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW
4out of 4 2,993 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's School
Buckhold , Pangbourne RG8 8QA
- not rated 4,173 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oratory Preparatory School
Goring Heath , Reading RG8 7SF
- not rated 4,267 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bradfield College
, RG7 6AU
- not rated 5,224 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
Miah's of Pangbourne26 Reading Road, Pangbourne452 yd
Costa CoffeeFirst Floor, 8 Reading Road, Pangbourne474 yd
Birch Bread Ltd14 - 16 Reading Road, Pangbourne480 yd
Artichoke Cafe27A Reading Road, Pangbourne484 yd
Nino's Trattoria Italiana11 Reading Road, Pangbourne525 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cross KeysCross Keys Church Road, Pangbourne515 yd
Pangbourne And Dist Bowls ClubRecreation Ground Thames Avenue, Pangbourne627 yd
Pangbourne Working Mens Club1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne689 yd
Swan Public HouseThe Swan Hotel Shooters Hill, Pangbourne940 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lina Tandoori16 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne601 yd
Laughing Halibut, The18 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne605 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Operative Food, The6 - 7 The Square, Pangbourne536 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Pangbourne Primary School
PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL KENNEDY DRIVE
grass pitches470 yd
Pangbourne Recreation Ground
Thames Avenue
grass pitches, tennis courts666 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 95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed64.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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