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Burghfield Common

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About

Burghfield Common is a large village situated in the West Berkshire district, characterised by its extensive residential development and surrounding green spaces. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built throughout the latter half of the 20th century, creating a settled community with local shops and services centred along The Miltons and Burghfield Road. The presence of several small parks and recreation grounds provides accessible outdoor space for residents within the built-up environment.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to the Kennet and Avon Canal to the south and areas of woodland like Grazeley Green Copse. A notable local feature is the annual Burghfield Carnival, a community event with a procession that has run for decades. The wider parish retains areas of farmland, offering a rural contrast to the village's core, while the historic Burghfield Village lies a short distance to the east.

Area overview

On average Burghfield Common has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burghfield Common is £82,234 per year. There are 4 schools in Burghfield Common: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burghfield Common is home to around 6,114 people, with a population density of about 357.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burghfield Common Population
6,114
Population density
357.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.86(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.72(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.61(+80%)
Shoplifting
9.98(+25%)
Public order
6.22(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,357
87.62%
Other White
254
4.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
80
1.31%
Indian
66
1.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.87%
Total population: 6,114

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,935
40.36%
Level 3 (A level)
846
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
709
14.79%
No qualifications
549
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
428
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 4,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
850
35.73%
Owns outright
839
35.27%
Other social rented
265
11.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
9.16%
Other forms of private rent
155
6.52%
Total households: 2,379

Property prices in Burghfield Common

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Burghfield Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burghfield Common in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burghfield Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached36£625,000£4,757
Flats4£287,500£3,861
Semi-Detached18£441,250£4,500
Terraced11£315,000£5,101

10 years median price trend in Burghfield Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burghfield Common.

All postcodes in Burghfield Common

RG73JF

Oak Drive

RG73BJ

Poplars Close

RG73HS

The Close

RG73ZW

Josephine Crescent

RG73NL

Saxby Close

RG73XX

Barn Owl Way

RG73YJ

Reading Road

RG73NG

Ragdale

RG303TL

Post Office Lane

RG73HA

School Lane

RG74AP

Hangar Road

RG303RG

Reading Road

RG73LY

Warren Close

RG73HD

Clayhill Road

RG303XL

Burghfield Bridge

RG73YN

Burghfield & Mortimer

RG73JL

Hollybush Lane

RG73ZP

Josephine Crescent

RG74BD

Deans Copse Road

RG303UQ

Reading Motorway Service Area

RG303RE

Green Lane

RG73JA

Stones Walk

RG73BH

Reading Road

RG73XJ

School Lane

RG303DQ

Mundy Close

RG73EJ

Park View

RG303XN

Burghfield Bridge

RG73EL

Reading Road

RG303UN

Berrys Lane

RG73YL

Josephine Crescent

RG303XJ

Kennet Cottages

RG73HT

The Close

RG73PF

Wren Close

RG74GB

Theale Lakes Business Park

RG73ES

School Lane

RG303RL

Burnthouse Lane

RG73YY

Burdock Close

RG73BL

Reading Road

RG73LA

School Lane

RG73BP

Essex Cottages

RG73ED

Great Auclum Place

RG303RA

Burghfield Bridge

RG73DT

Springwood Lane

RG73BT

Reading Road

RG303UE

Amners Farm Road

RG303TU

Bennett's Hill

RG303UA

School Road

RG73YU

Tarragon Way

RG73PG

Thrush Close

RG73LS

Birch Road

RG73NA

Fox Close

RG73HF

Clayhill Road

RG73HE

Clayhill Road

RG303UB

School Road

RG303XP

Green Lane

RG73PQ

Blackbird Close

RG303SS

Mill Road

RG73HB

Clayhill Road

RG73XT

Finch Way

RG303UW

Kirtons Farm Cottages

RG73DD

Auclum Lane

RG303RD

Burghfield Bridge

RG73ET

School Lane

RG73BD

Manns Hill

RG74BB

Hose Hill

RG303UG

Keepers Cottages

RG303RR

Rider's Lane

RG303EY

Berrys Lane

RG73DP

Bunces Lane

RG73EQ

Stable Close

RG73BX

Reading Road

RG73FT

Omer's Rise

RG73YP

Highfield Court

RG73YG

Reading Road

RG73ZS

Burghfield & Mortimer

RG73EZ

Goodwood Close

RG73LU

Birch Road

RG73EN

Recreation Road

RG73BN

Essex Cottages

RG73EP

Firs End

RG303TY

Theale Road

RG73HN

Hunters Hill

RG73LW

Wheeler Close

RG73EU

Hillview Cottages

RG303TN

Theale Road

RG73HZ

Brookside Walk

RG73DX

Palmers Lane

RG73HU

Woodlands Avenue

RG73YR

St Marys Way

RG73XU

Kestrel Way

RG73EH

Reading Road

RG303XB

Searles Farm Lane

RG303RN

The Mearings

RG73JZ

School Lane

RG73YE

Josephine Crescent

RG303TG

Burghfield Road

RG73JY

Blands Close

RG303SG

Beech Close

RG73JQ

Tanners Close

RG73DE

Council Bungalows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.