St James Close, Pangbourne, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG8 7AP.
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At a glance
12 property sales on St James Close, Pangbourne, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £980,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £833,182. That is 102% above the Reading average of £485,816 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% detached, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on St James Close range from £415,000 to £1,175,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 116 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, St James Close ranks 1st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on St James Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £833,182 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £415,000 | 18 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on St James Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, St James Close RG8 7AP | 28 Jul 2026 | £985,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, St James Close RG8 7AP | 20 Jul 2026 | £975,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, St James Close RG8 7AP | 24 May 2024 | £1,000,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, St James Close RG8 7AP | 13 Oct 2022 | £925,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, St James Close RG8 7AP | 22 Jun 2021 | £1,175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, St James Close RG8 7AP | 18 Jun 2021 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, St James Close RG8 7AP | 9 Feb 2021 | £640,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, St James Close RG8 7AP | 14 Sep 2020 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, St James Close RG8 7AP | 3 Sep 2020 | £725,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, St James Close RG8 7AP | 12 Jun 2018 | £975,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, St James Close RG8 7AP | 21 Jul 2017 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, St James Close RG8 7AP | 23 Dec 2016 | £620,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, St James Close | £700,000 (Sep 2020) → £985,000 (Jul 2026) | +41% over 6 yrs |
| 4, St James Close | £1,175,000 (Jun 2021) → £1,000,000 (May 2024) | -15% over 3 yrs |
| 2, St James Close | £620,000 (Dec 2016) → £925,000 (Oct 2022) | +49% over 6 yrs |
| 31, St James Close | £445,000 (Jul 2017) → £725,000 (Sep 2020) | +63% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near St James Close
Crime
24 crimes were reported within about a mile of St James Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% 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 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
St James Close 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 St James Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pangbourne Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pangbourne College 393 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Long Lane Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Denefield School 1,171 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Purley CofE Primary School 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Downsway Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Brookfields School 224 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 2.0 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 0.1 mi · 1 min walk
- Tilehurst station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
- Goring & Streatley station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pangbourne Station (adj, Station Approach) 2 min walk
- Pangbourne Village Hall (adj, A329 Church Road) 2 min walk
- Railway Station (A329) (opp, A329 Shooters Hill) 2 min walk
- Old Post Office (Adj, A340 Church Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Boat House Surgery
Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading · 0.2 mi - Tilehurst Village Surgery
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading · 2.6 mi - Westwood Road Surgery
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading · 2.7 mi - The Potteries
Tylers Place, Tilehurst, Reading · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pangbourne · 0.2 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 · 0.2 mi
- Overdown Pharmacy · 2.2 mi
Dentists
- High Street Dental Practice (pangbourne) Ltd · 0.1 mi
- Dentalcare - Pangbourne · 0.2 mi
- J Patel Dental Surgery · 2.6 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 9 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 601 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,588 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Berkshire 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 St James Close
Ethnic group
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 91.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.4% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 38.8% | 41.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | – |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 88% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.1% | 12% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 54.6% | 37% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 14.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.7% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 51% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.2% | 38.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.2% | 35.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.6% | 14.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10% | 12.1% |
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 West Berkshire.
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- Village Properties 2.8 mi
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