2.0% Below average

Rental Yield in RG8 — READING

Rent data based on West Berkshire UA local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below South East average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)

£600,000

Median Price

£1,024

Monthly Rent

2.0%

Gross Yield

709

Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type	Median Price	Sales
Detached	£857,500	326
Semi-detached	£500,000	175
Terraced	£422,500	102
Flat	£297,500	66
Other	£552,500	40

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare RG8 side by side →

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
RG31	READING	3.07	£400,000	£1,024
RG3	READING	5.66	£243,750	£1,150
RG30	READING	4.25	£325,000	£1,150
RG4	READING	2.88	£480,000	£1,150
RG1	READING	4.52	£305,000	£1,150

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
RG31	READING	3.07	£400,000	£1,024
RG3	READING	5.66	£243,750	£1,150
RG30	READING	4.25	£325,000	£1,150
RG4	READING	2.88	£480,000	£1,150
RG1	READING	4.52	£305,000	£1,150
OX10	WALLINGFORD	3.18	£450,000	£1,193

RG8 is part of West Berkshire UA. View all postcode districts in West Berkshire UA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in RG8?

RG8 has a gross rental yield of 2.0%. The median property price is £600,000 with typical monthly rents of £1,024, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is RG8 a good area for buy-to-let?

RG8 yields 2.0%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in West Berkshire UA for alternatives.

What is the median property price in RG8?

The median property price in RG8 is £600,000, based on 709 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £420,000 across West Berkshire UA as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026