Barkham & Arborfield is a ward in the Wokingham borough, located in Berkshire. The area includes the villages of Barkham and Arborfield, along with parts of Arborfield Garrison. It features a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and local amenities. The ward is bordered by the River Loddon and includes areas of woodland and farmland, contributing to its rural character.
The ward has seen development in recent years, particularly around Arborfield Garrison, where former military land has been repurposed for housing. Local facilities include schools, shops, and community centres, serving both established villages and newer developments. Transport links include the A327 road, providing connections to nearby towns like Reading and Wokingham. The area retains a balance between growth and its semi-rural setting.
On average Barkham & Arborfield has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barkham & Arborfield is £70,392 per year. There are 4 schools in Barkham & Arborfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Barkham & Arborfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,517,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 106 | £650,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £289,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £405,000 |
10 years price trend in Barkham & Arborfield
RG29FQ
Bushell Way
RG29HL
Arborfield & Garrison
RG29QJ
Valon Road
RG29TZ
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
RG29UJ
Carol Grove
RG29UU
Chaucer Grove
RG29ZN
Equestrian Court
RG404AQ
Dairy Road
RG404AW
Barley Road
RG414TB
Bearwood Road
RG414TL
Barkham Road
RG414UX
The Junipers
RG415BG
Hermes Close
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Brant Close
RG29JR
Eversley Road
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Arborfield & Garrison
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Fleming Close
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Shelduck Drive
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New Mill Lane
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Park Lane
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New Road
RG29GN
Howell Close
RG29JJ
Barrett's Lane
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Eversley Road
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Glover Crescent
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Baird Road
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Arborfield & Garrison
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Fleet Hill
RG404QW
Hogwood Lane
RG404RJ
Fleet Hill
RG414DH
Barkham Road
RG414SE
Bearwood Road
RG29RZ
Arborfield & Garrison
RG29QT
Arborfield & Garrison
RG29RY
Arborfield & Garrison
RG29TJ
Sherman Avenue
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Arborfield & Garrison
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Barkham Ride
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Fleet Hill
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Sandy Lane
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Barkham Road
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Bearwood Road
RG414SS
Sandy Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.