The Moors is in Pangbourne, Reading and in Newbury district. RG8 7LP is located in the Pangbourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Moors, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG8 7GB, RG8 7BB, RG8 7LY, RG8 7NA, RG8 7JQ, RG8 7AR, RG8 7LR, RG8 7AA, RG8 7LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG8 7LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21% | 28.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 43.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 43.5% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.2% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 52.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 93.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 80.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 80.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moors was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 419.0% higher than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Moors has the highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 46th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Moors, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,285,000 | 2025-02-03 | £1,322,080 |
| 8 The Moors, Reading, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2022-11-18 | £449,422 |
| 16 The Moors, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-11-18 | £1,058,342 |
| 24 The Moors, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-05-21 | £851,529 |
| 13 The Moors, Reading, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-03-19 | £769,742 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RG8 7LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 4out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School Kennedy Drive , Pangbourne RG8 7LB | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School Eastfield Lane , Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lane Primary School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6YG | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley CofE Primary School Purley Village , Purley-on-Thames RG8 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsway Primary School Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne College , RG8 8LA | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oratory Preparatory School Goring Heath , Reading RG8 7SF | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School Buckhold , Pangbourne RG8 8QA | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfield College , RG7 6AU | - not rated | 5,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Bread Ltd | 14 - 16 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 105 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | First Floor, 8 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 108 yd | |
| Nino's Trattoria Italiana | 11 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 134 yd | |
| La'de Kitchen | 3 - 5 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 138 yd | |
| Miah's of Pangbourne | 26 Reading Road, Pangbourne | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Church Road, Pangbourne | 126 yd | |
| Pangbourne Working Mens Club | 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 284 yd | |
| Pangbourne And Dist Bowls Club | Recreation Ground Thames Avenue, Pangbourne | 296 yd | |
| Swan Public House | The Swan Hotel Shooters Hill, Pangbourne | 536 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | High Street | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lina Tandoori | 16 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 205 yd | |
| Laughing Halibut, The | 18 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 6 - 7 The Square, Pangbourne | 128 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Recreation Ground Thames Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Pangbourne Primary School PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL PANGBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL KENNEDY DRIVE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.