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Burghfield Common

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About

Burghfield Common is a residential area in West Berkshire, located near Reading and the M4 motorway. The area consists mainly of housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities include a small shopping parade, primary schools, and several parks, providing basic services for residents. The nearby Burghfield Village offers additional facilities, including a church and historic landmarks.

The area is surrounded by green spaces, such as Hosehill Lake and the River Kennet, offering walking and wildlife opportunities. Burghfield Common has good transport links, with bus routes connecting to Reading and Newbury. The nearby Atomic Weapons Establishment adds to the local employment options. The area provides a quiet, suburban lifestyle while remaining close to larger towns and cities.

Area overview

On average Burghfield Common has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burghfield Common is £67,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Burghfield Common: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burghfield Common Population
6,114
Population density
357.3 per km²

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

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Burghfield Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burghfield Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£640,000
Flats3£310,000
Semi-Detached26£457,500
Terraced9£322,500

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

RG303TT

Bennett's Hill

RG73HA

School Lane

RG73LP

Abbot's Road

RG73XT

Finch Way

RG303RY

Reading Road

RG303SJ

Beech Close

RG303XB

Berrys Lane

RG73BT

Auclum Lane

RG73ED

Auclum Lane

RG73EZ

Goodwood Close

RG73PD

Robin Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.