Yattendon Road Hermitage, West Berkshire
40 addresses across 4 postcodes (RG18), about 670 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 26902196.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1, E: 10, F: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 113 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Downland Practice, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £1,275,000 | £1,275,000 | £1,275,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £780,000 | £780,000 | £780,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £855,000 | £855,000 | £855,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £915,000 | £630,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £935,000 | £935,000 | £935,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £858,250 | £840,000 | £876,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £442,500 | £285,000 | £600,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £845,000 | £845,000 | £845,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £462,500 | £462,500 | £462,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | SANDALWOOD HOUSE RG18 9RW | Detached | £1,275,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | OLD COTTAGE RG18 9RW | Detached | £780,000 | |
| 31 May 2024 | LONG BARN RG18 9RQ | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2022 | LONG BARN RG18 9RQ | Detached | £855,000 | |
| 21 May 2020 | BENHAM LODGE RG18 9RG | Detached | £1,200,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2020 | WEDGWOOD RG18 9RW | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2019 | GABLE BARN RG18 9RW | Detached | £935,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2017 | THE GRANGE RG18 9RG | Other | £1,425,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Mar 2016 | LONG BARN RG18 9RQ | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2015 | REDLANDS RG18 9RQ | Detached | £840,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2015 | THE CORNER HOUSE RG18 9RW | Detached | £876,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2014 | TUMBLEWEED RG18 9RW | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | YASMINE RG18 9RQ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2013 | TUMBLEWEED RG18 9RW | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | SANDALWOOD HOUSE RG18 9RW | Detached | £845,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2010 | GABLE BARN RG18 9RW | Detached | £462,500 | |
| 15 May 2009 | SLEEPERS GATE RG18 9RG | Semi-detached | £499,950 | |
| 1 Apr 2009 | THE GABLE HOUSE RG18 9RG | Detached | £755,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2009 | APPLETREE COTTAGE RG18 9RQ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2009 | YASMINE RG18 9RQ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2009 | OLD COTTAGE RG18 9RW | Detached | £433,833 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | THE WARREN RG18 9RQ | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | DRAYTON LODGE RG18 9RQ | Detached | £735,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | APRIL FOLLY RG18 9RW | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | APPLETREE COTTAGE RG18 9RQ | Detached | £432,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2005 | THE BENHAMS RG18 9RG | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2004 | THE WARREN RG18 9RQ | Detached | £448,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2002 | THE PINES RG18 9RW | Detached | £387,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2000 | REDLANDS RG18 9RQ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 3 Jun 1999 | WOODSIDE HOWE RG18 9RW | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 20 Oct 1997 | OLD COTTAGE RG18 9RW | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 20 Oct 1995 | THE PINES RG18 9RW | Detached | £167,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 200 m². Most common: House, detached (13); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (5); before 1900 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Berkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,505 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,670 | £1,949 | £2,227 | £2,505 | £3,062 | £3,619 | £4,176 | £5,011 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 24 protected trees on or by this street; in a protected area: 201/21/0209 - A1, 201/21/0790 - A1.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 1 December 2026 to 3 December 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 9RW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RG18 9RG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG18 9RQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG18 9RD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 113 m and 121 m above sea level (118 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 9RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 9RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 9RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 9RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hermitage Post Office | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Four Points Aldworth | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Newbury North | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 56 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Downland Practice | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Downland Pharmacy | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hermitage Dental Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Faircross Estate Sodexo Site, The Hermitage Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 310 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grimsbury Castle, a scheduled monument, 890 m (0.6 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsbury Castle | Scheduled monument | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Plantation | Wood | 300 m south |
| Pheasant Hill Wood | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Roebuck Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Furze Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Harbert's Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Faircross Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 40 |
20 of the street's 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Berkshire: see them on the West Berkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn RG18 9RB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores RG18 9SR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Deacons Lane (2); On or near Ridgeway Close (1); On or near Yattendon Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG18 9RW: 15 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- RG18 9RG: 13 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- RG18 9RQ: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- RG18 9RD: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ridgeway Close · Kiln Close · Dines Way · Deacons Lane · Montreal Cottages · Pond Lane
All the streets in RG18 and across West Berkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.