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About

Downlands ward encompasses a large rural area in the southern part of West Berkshire. The landscape is dominated by the rolling chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs, with farmland and scattered villages. Settlements like Compton and East Ilsley are small, centred around historic churches and greens. The M4 motorway cuts across the northern section, providing a major transport route.

The area is known for its horse training gallops on the downs, a legacy of its agricultural character. Walking trails, including the Ridgeway National Trail, follow ancient paths over the hills. The ward includes the site of the former RAF Chilton airfield. Economic activity is largely linked to farming, rural businesses, and commuting to larger towns.

Area overview

On average Downlands has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.96(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.71(+97%)
Other theft
4.06(-27%)
Burglary
3.79(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.52(-70%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,179
37.92%
Level 3 (A level)
594
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
457
14.7%
No qualifications
370
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 3,109

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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £440,250 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
Detached11£720,000
Semi-Detached8£352,500
Terraced7£300,000

10 years median price trend in Downlands

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

All postcodes in Downlands

RG177AD

Baydon Road

OX128NH

Downlands

RG177EW

Scholars Close

RG177HQ

Downlands

RG207EA

Upper End

RG208SA

Worlds End

Data Sources

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