About Hill Bottom

Hill Bottom is a small settlement located in Oxfordshire, England, within the RG8 postcode area. This area is primarily residential, offering a quiet atmosphere for its inhabitants. The surrounding countryside features rolling hills and fields, typical of the English landscape, making it a pleasant environment for walks and outdoor activities. Nearby, the town of Goring-on-Thames provides additional amenities, including shops, cafes, and access to the River Thames. The area is well-connected by road and rail, allowing for easy travel to larger towns and cities. Hill Bottom serves as a peaceful retreat while still being close to the conveniences of urban life.

School Ratings in Hill Bottom

Families in Hill Bottom have access to 56 local schools. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Hill Bottom

Homes sell for an average of £774K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £995K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Hill Bottom

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Hill Bottom, with 6 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Hill Bottom

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Hill Bottom among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Hill Bottom

Broadband services in Hill Bottom range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,461 sales

Average Price £774K
£4K — £9.99M
Detached £995K 1,140
Semi £558K 526
Terraced £468K 319
Flat £342K 243

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

34 Primary
7 Secondary
15 Other
Oratory Preparatory School 0.5 miles Whitchurch Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Langtree School Secondary Good 1.5 miles The Oratory School 1.6 miles Woodcote Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Pangbourne Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Purley CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Long Lane Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Denefield School Secondary Good 2.8 miles Brookfields School 2.8 miles Westwood Farm Junior School Primary Good 2.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Hill Bottom IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Hill Bottom experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
9/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
10/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
5,871 Children (0-15) 18%
18,313 Working Age 58%
9,473 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 11.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 6.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Hill Bottom 17 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Hill Bottom are lower than the England and Wales average. While other theft is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

6 Other Theft
3 Criminal Damage & Arson
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Burglary
1 Public Order
1 Robbery
1 Vehicle Crime
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Thames Valley Henley Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Pangbourne Train Station 1.9 miles
Goring And Streatley Train Station 2.6 miles
Tilehurst Train Station 3.3 miles
Theale Train Station 5.2 miles
Reading West Train Station 5.2 miles
Cholsey Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Whitchurch Hill 0 yards Cold Harbour 0.6 miles Goring Heath 0.6 miles Cray's Pond 0.9 miles Collins End 0.9 miles Woodcote 1.2 miles Whitchurch-on-Thames 1.4 miles Hook End 1.8 miles Nuney Green 1.9 miles Cane End 1.9 miles Cross Lanes 2 miles Lower Basildon 2 miles

Local Government

District South Oxfordshire
County Oxfordshire
Ward Goring
Constituency Henley
Parish Goring-on-Thames
Region South East

Streets in RG8 30 shown View all streets

A340 2 A4074 1 Abbots Close 1 Adder's Lane 2 Aldworth Road 8 Allison Gardens 1 Ambury Road 4 Ashampstead Road 7 Ashlee Walk 4 B4009 9 B4526 4 B471 5 Battle Road 3 Bec Tithe 1 Beckfords 4 Beckley Close 1 Beech Lane 4 Beech Road 2 Beechwood Close 1 Beeson Close 1 Behoes Lane 3 Bell Lane 1 Belleisle 1 Bensgrove Close 1 Bere Court Road 6 Bethesda Close 1 Bethesda Street 3 Birchen Close 1 Blackbird's Bottom 1 Blandy's Lane 2

Postcodes in RG8 50 shown View all postcodes

RG8 0AA RG8 0AB RG8 0AD RG8 0AE RG8 0AG RG8 0AH RG8 0AJ RG8 0AL RG8 0AN RG8 0AP RG8 0AQ RG8 0AR RG8 0AS RG8 0AT RG8 0AU RG8 0AX RG8 0AY RG8 0AZ RG8 0BA RG8 0BB RG8 0BD RG8 0BE RG8 0BG RG8 0BH RG8 0BJ RG8 0BL RG8 0BQ RG8 0BS RG8 0BT RG8 0BU RG8 0BX RG8 0BY RG8 0DA RG8 0DB RG8 0DD RG8 0DE RG8 0DG RG8 0DH RG8 0DJ RG8 0DL RG8 0DN RG8 0DP RG8 0DQ RG8 0DR RG8 0DS RG8 0DT RG8 0DU RG8 0DW RG8 0DX RG8 0DY