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Kidmore End & Whitchurch

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About

Kidmore End & Whitchurch ward comprises a rural area of villages and hamlets on the eastern edge of the Chiltern Hills. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, woodland, and the valley of the River Thames, which forms its southern boundary. Settlements are small and scattered, with Whitchurch-on-Thames and Kidmore End being the main focal points. The area is primarily residential, with many residents commuting to nearby Reading and Oxford for work.

The ward's connection to the river is central, with the Whitchurch toll bridge providing a historic crossing to Pangbourne. Large areas are part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring extensive public footpaths. The presence of the Chiltern Edge secondary school serves the wider community. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy, shaping the open views between the settlements.

Area overview

On average Kidmore End & Whitchurch has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kidmore End & Whitchurch is £73,481 per year. There are 3 schools in Kidmore End & Whitchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kidmore End & Whitchurch is home to around 3,776 people, with a population density of about 97.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kidmore End & Whitchurch Population
3,776
Population density
97.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.15(-49%)
Other theft
4.5(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-38%)
Public order
3.18(-48%)
Burglary
3.18(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,434
90.82%
Other White
152
4.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.82%
Irish
30
0.79%
Other Asian
17
0.45%
Total population: 3,781

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,567
51.97%
Level 3 (A level)
429
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
379
12.57%
No qualifications
294
9.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
186
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 3,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
635
44.01%
Owns with a mortgage
533
36.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
119
8.25%
Other social rented
90
6.24%
Other forms of private rent
46
3.19%
Total households: 1,443

Property prices in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £802,500 in Kidmore End & Whitchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £350,000 up to £2,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kidmore End & Whitchurch 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 Kidmore End & Whitchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£830,000
Semi-Detached4£797,500

10 years median price trend in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidmore End & Whitchurch.

All postcodes in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

RG87NX

Kidmore End & Whitchurch

RG87EW

Manor Road

RG87QT

Kidmore End & Whitchurch

RG49BP

Horsepond Road

RG49EG

Elm Road

RG87HF

High Street

RG87PT

Hill Bottom

RG47TX

Kidmore End & Whitchurch

RG87PZ

Hocketts Close

RG87SH

Goring Road

RG87SX

Blackbirds Bottom

Data Sources

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