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About

Downlands ward is located in the eastern part of West Berkshire, covering rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes villages such as Beenham, Bucklebury, and Bradfield, surrounded by farmland and woodland. The landscape features rolling hills and open fields, with the River Pang flowing through parts of the area. Local amenities include village halls, primary schools, and pubs, serving the small communities.

Transport links are limited, with roads like the A4 and A340 providing access to nearby towns such as Newbury and Reading. The ward has a mix of housing, from older cottages to newer developments, with a focus on preserving its rural character. Outdoor activities like walking and cycling are popular due to the scenic countryside. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Downlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downlands is £66,414 per year. There are 4 schools in Downlands: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Downlands is home to around 3,697 people, with a population density of about 38.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downlands Population
3,697
Population density
38.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,473
93.99%
Other White
106
2.87%
Irish
29
0.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.35%
Total population: 3,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
546
35.57%
Owns with a mortgage
448
29.19%
Other social rented
232
15.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
208
13.55%
Other forms of private rent
76
4.95%
Total households: 1,535

Property prices in Downlands

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £460,500 in Downlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £246,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downlands 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 Downlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£677,500
Semi-Detached8£362,500
Terraced7£320,000

10 years median price trend in Downlands

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

All postcodes in Downlands

RG208SL

Westons

RG177DA

Wantage Road

RG208SB

Worlds End

RG207DA

Granby Court

RG177HN

Front Street

RG177HD

Rogers's Lane

RG207JJ

Downlands

RG208SR

Stanmore

RG207JG

Field Road

RG177DQ

Wantage Road

RG177DH

School Lane

RG207JW

Bolton Row

RG207JX

The Beales

RG207ES

Nodmore

RG177AE

Waldrons Cottages

RG207JE

Mead Cottages

OX128NU

Downlands

RG208QX

Shop Lane

RG207JN

Hillgreen Lane

RG207JA

Palmer Close

RG207HU

Brown's Lane

RG207BJ

Common Lane

RG177AY

Ermin Street

RG208RA

Hill Green

RG177HL

Burfords

RG177EJ

The Mallards

RG208QW

The Thicket

RG177AH

Downlands

RG207EW

Main Street

RG207BD

Saxons Acre

RG208SP

Stanmore Road

RG177HR

School Lane

RG177EE

Newbury Road

RG177BD

Goodings Lane

RG207BB

Common Lane

RG208QT

Wantage Road

RG208HF

Glenn Miller Close

RG177ER

Front Street

RG207JQ

Prince's Lane

RG208SW

Follet Close

OX129NN

Downlands

RG207EZ

Glebe Fields

RG207BH

The Green

RG177HU

Pounds Farm Cottages

RG177EN

Spring Meadows

RG177AU

Ermin Street

RG208QG

Shop Lane

RG207BZ

Lime Tree Cottages

RG177EB

Newbury Road

RG207ER

Main Street

RG177DU

Church Street

RG207BU

Honesty Bottom

RG177HF

Station Road

RG177DS

Newbury Road

RG177AN

Downlands

RG177AJ

Newbury Road

RG177AG

Newbury Road

RG208QY

Shop Lane

RG208TU

Northfields

RG177EU

Front Street

RG207DT

Downlands

OX128NY

Copperage Road

RG177AS

Barn Cottages

RG207EX

Eisenhower Avenue

RG208SE

Worlds End

RG208SN

Stanmore Road

RG208QS

Shop Lane

RG208QJ

The Green

RG207EL

Sheephouse Way

OX129NQ

Dogkennel Lane

RG207DX

Norris Field

RG177AD

Baydon Road

RG177HQ

Downlands

RG177EW

Scholars Close

RG207EA

Upper End

OX128NH

Downlands

RG208SA

Worlds End

RG208RY

Langley Business Court

RG177ET

Downlands

RG177HE

Rogers Lane

RG207ET

Tower Hill

RG207EB

Mount Lane

RG177DE

The Mead

RG208QH

The Green

RG177DZ

Church Street

RG177DN

Millers Field

OX128NS

Downlands

RG177AB

Ermin Street

RG207DG

Downlands

RG207BP

Common Lane

RG207DF

Downlands

RG207HN

Catmore Road

RG207BQ

Main Street

RG177EX

Back Street

RG177HH

Station Road

RG208QU

Wantage Road

RG207JF

Manor Farm Cottage

RG208SX

Chapel Court

RG177EG

Fettiplace

RG207HR

Downlands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.