Postcode sector · RG24 8

Is Chineham a good place to live?

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In Chineham (RG24 8), recorded crime is 12% above the national average, homes sell for around £369,328 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 12% above average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£369,328
from 228 sales
Population
22,558
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
299.3
per 1,000 · +12% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
83%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Chineham RG24 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chineham RG24 8 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (229 of 7,236) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 89 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in RG24 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (79 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in RG24 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 76/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 32%
Households: 9,165

Owned 67% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG24 8.

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Chineham RG24 8: frequently asked questions

Is Chineham RG24 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Chineham RG24 8?

Recorded crime in Chineham RG24 8 runs at 299.3 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chineham RG24 8 safe?

Crime in Chineham RG24 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chineham RG24 8 runs at 299.3 per 1,000 properties, 12% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chineham RG24 8?

Homes in Chineham RG24 8 sell for around £369,328 on average, based on 228 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chineham RG24 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chineham RG24 8 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (229 of 7,236) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 89 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Chineham RG24 8?

There are 3 schools in Chineham RG24 8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Chineham RG24 8 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Chineham RG24 8, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Chineham RG24 8 a deprived area?

Chineham RG24 8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).