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Barkham & Woose Hill

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About

Barkham and Woose Hill form a semi-rural ward on the western edge of Wokingham. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside, with Barkham Street acting as a central spine. Housing ranges from modern estates to older cottages, set against a backdrop of farmland and woodland. The local landscape includes the grounds of the historic Barkham Manor, contributing to a settled, village-like atmosphere within the larger borough.

A notable local feature is the Barkham Ride, a broad grassy track running between properties, which serves as a historic right of way and community thoroughfare. The area is bordered by the extensive conifer plantations of Barkham Common and Bluebell Woods, offering accessible walking routes. Local facilities are limited, reinforcing its quiet residential character, with most services found in the adjacent Wokingham town centre.

Area overview

On average Barkham & Woose Hill has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barkham & Woose Hill is £96,185 per year. There are 1 schools in Barkham & Woose Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barkham & Woose Hill is home to around 6,980 people, with a population density of about 1,153.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barkham & Woose Hill Population
6,980
Population density
1,153.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.88(-75%)
Vehicle crime
2.58(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.29(-80%)
Other theft
1.43(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.29(-80%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,555
79.6%
Indian
437
6.26%
Other White
286
4.1%
Chinese
137
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
1.56%
Total population: 6,979

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,892
51.91%
Level 3 (A level)
909
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
674
12.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
417
7.49%
No qualifications
378
6.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,194
44.99%
Owns outright
1,175
44.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
7.05%
Shared ownership
34
1.28%
Other social rented
30
1.13%
Total households: 2,654

Property prices in Barkham & Woose Hill

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £638,750 in Barkham & Woose Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £254,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barkham & Woose Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barkham & Woose Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£695,000
Flats2£299,500
Semi-Detached16£513,750
Terraced5£317,000

10 years median price trend in Barkham & Woose Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barkham & Woose Hill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.