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Finchampstead

England / South East / Wokingham / Finchampstead

About

Finchampstead is a village and civil parish in the Wokingham borough of Berkshire. Located about 4 miles south of Wokingham town, it is surrounded by woodland and open countryside, including the Finchampstead Ridges and Simon’s Wood. The area offers a mix of residential properties, from historic cottages to modern family homes, with a strong sense of community.

Local amenities include a few shops, pubs, and primary schools, while secondary education and larger retail options are available in nearby Wokingham. The area is well-connected by road, with the A327 providing access to Reading and the M3 motorway. Public transport includes bus services to Wokingham and Reading. Finchampstead is popular for its outdoor spaces, with walking and cycling trails in the surrounding woodlands and heathlands.

Area overview

On average Finchampstead has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Finchampstead is £82,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Finchampstead: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Finchampstead Population
9,802
Population density
843.3 per km²

Demographics

British
8,185
83.5%
Other White
536
5.47%
Indian
300
3.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
143
1.46%
African
97
0.99%
Total population: 9,802

Housing

Owns outright
1,733
45.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,628
42.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
250
6.6%
Social rents from council
102
2.69%
Other social rented
39
1.03%
Total households: 3,788

Property prices in Finchampstead

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £635,000 in Finchampstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £6,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached78£752,500
Flats2£429,500
Semi-Detached17£437,000
Terraced18£412,750

10 years price trend in Finchampstead

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.