Bridge Cottages, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG8 7DE.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Bridge Cottages, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £375,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £425,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2022; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Bridge Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bridge Cottages has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £425,000 | 25 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Bridge Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Bridge Cottages RG8 7DE | 25 Sep 2026 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Bridge Cottages RG8 7DE | 18 Nov 2022 | £475,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Bridge Cottages | £475,000 (Nov 2022) → £375,000 (Sep 2026) | -21% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Bridge Cottages
Crime
23 crimes were reported within about a mile of Bridge Cottages in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Bridge Cottages is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Thames at Pangbourne and Whitchurch Flood warning area
- River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley Flood alert area
- River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook Flood alert area
- River Pang at Pangbourne Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Bridge Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Pangbourne Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pangbourne College 393 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Long Lane Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Purley CofE Primary School 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Denefield School 1,171 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Oratory Preparatory School 263 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 2–13 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Downsway Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Pangbourne station 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Tilehurst station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Goring & Streatley station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Greyhound (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- The Greyhound (o/s, High Street) 2 min walk
- Thames Avenue (adj, B471 Whitchurch Road) 5 min walk
- Hardwick Road (opp, High Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Boat House Surgery
Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading · 0.2 mi - Tilehurst Village Surgery
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading · 2.7 mi - Westwood Road Surgery
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading · 2.7 mi - The Potteries
Tylers Place, Tilehurst, Reading · 3.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pangbourne · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Pangbourne Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Tilehurst Express · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op The Colonnade (Tilehurst 1) · 2.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Pangbourne Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Overdown Pharmacy · 2.2 mi
Dentists
- Dentalcare - Pangbourne · 0.4 mi
- High Street Dental Practice (pangbourne) Ltd · 0.4 mi
- Gentle Dental Care 4u Ltd · 2.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 552 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,418 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across South Oxfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bridge Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 93.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.4% | 49.9% |
| No religion | 39.7% | 41.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 87.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.2% | 12.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 55.8% | 43.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11% | 12.7% |
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.9% | 53.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.3% | 36.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.1% | 38.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.9% | 10.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of South Oxfordshire.
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