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Burghfield & Mortimer

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About

The Burghfield & Mortimer ward encompasses several villages and extensive rural land in the eastern part of West Berkshire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential settlements and agricultural fields, with the M4 motorway forming a significant boundary to the north. The ward includes the communities of Burghfield Common and parts of Mortimer, which maintain their own local centres with essential services and community facilities. This is a primarily residential area with a notable presence of older housing stock alongside newer developments.

The geography is defined by low-lying terrain and several small waterways, creating areas of green space and woodland between settlements. A network of public footpaths and bridleways connects the villages through the surrounding countryside. The local economy is supported by small businesses and commuting residents, with limited larger-scale employment within the ward itself. The presence of historic parish churches, such as St. Mary's in Burghfield, reflects the area's long-standing development as a series of distinct villages rather than a single urban entity.

Area overview

On average Burghfield & Mortimer has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burghfield & Mortimer is £75,467 per year. The median sale price in Burghfield & Mortimer is £499,975 (around £426 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £339,988 and £625,000. There are 6 schools in Burghfield & Mortimer: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burghfield & Mortimer is home to around 10,763 people, with a population density of about 261.3 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Burghfield & Mortimer Population

10,763

Population density

261.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.04(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.94(+13%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.8(+83%)

Shoplifting

10.13(+27%)

Other theft

5.85(+4%)

South East average

Demographics

British

9,461

87.87%

Other White

433

4.02%

White and Asian (mixed)

141

1.31%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

102

0.95%

Indian

100

0.93%

Total population: 10,767

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,544

41.27%

Level 3 (A level)

1,423

16.57%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,254

14.6%

No qualifications

1,021

11.89%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

760

8.85%

Total 16+ residents: 8,587

Housing

Owns outright

1,611

37.19%

Owns with a mortgage

1,486

34.3%

Other social rented

489

11.29%

Private landlord or letting agency

457

10.55%

Other forms of private rent

196

4.52%

Total households: 4,332

Property prices in Burghfield & Mortimer

Median price: £499,975

Price per sq ft: £426

Sales (last 12 months): 120

Typical range (middle 50%): £340K – £625K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £499,975 (about £426 per square foot) in Burghfield & Mortimer area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	53	£625,000	£438	£433,000	£550,000	£780,000	£944,800
Semi-Detached	40	£450,000	£428	£320,500	£380,000	£520,500	£631,000
Terraced	11	£295,000	£451	£192,500	£250,000	£319,500	£463,000
Flats	16	£242,500	£413	£130,000	£214,250	£335,700	£345,463

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burghfield & Mortimer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£575,000	£185,000	£394,500	£318,500
2017	£555,000	£185,500	£385,000	£270,000
2018	£610,000	£192,250	£385,000	£290,000
2019	£595,000	£175,000	£385,000	£293,250
2020	£550,000	£305,000	£388,750	£295,000
2021	£605,000	£210,000	£437,500	£307,000
2022	£626,500	£295,000	£475,000	£336,000
2023	£615,000	£240,000	£455,000	£347,500
2024	£617,500	£190,000	£475,000	£357,000
2025	£645,000	£278,000	£467,500	£322,500
2026	£615,000	£208,500	£410,000	£270,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£375	£296	£369	£383
2017	£390	£285	£374	£364
2018	£379	£309	£343	£381
2019	£374	£294	£381	£345
2020	£377	£388	£367	£392
2021	£401	£347	£387	£364
2022	£454	£359	£459	£412
2023	£451	£351	£435	£412
2024	£441	£346	£447	£453
2025	£432	£360	£421	£472
2026	£446	£386	£410	£399

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.

Band A£1,670

Band B£1,949

Band C£2,227

Band D£2,505

Band E£3,062

Band F£3,619

Band G£4,176

Band H£5,011

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Burghfield & Mortimer ward.

Local councillors

Geoffrey Brian Mayes

Burghfield & Mortimer - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Nick Carter

Burghfield & Mortimer - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Vicky Poole

Burghfield & Mortimer - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Burghfield & Mortimer

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burghfield & Mortimer

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Local government

Local councillors

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