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Newbury Wash Common

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About

Newbury Wash Common ward lies directly south of the town centre, primarily consisting of residential streets built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area is characterised by its grid-like layout of avenues and roads, with housing ranging from terraced homes to larger detached properties. It functions as a quiet residential suburb with local shops and services concentrated along Andover Road and Essex Street, catering to daily needs.

The ward is defined by its large, open grassland area, the historic Wash Common itself, which provides a significant recreational space for walking and sports. This open land, once a medieval common, contrasts with the surrounding built environment. The area is served by several schools and is within walking distance of Newbury's mainline railway station, offering direct connections to London and the West Country.

Area overview

On average Newbury Wash Common has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newbury Wash Common is £71,794 per year. There are 8 schools in Newbury Wash Common: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newbury Wash Common is home to around 9,318 people, with a population density of about 1,810.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newbury Wash Common Population
9,318
Population density
1,810 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.33(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.09(-13%)
Public order
8.69(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.08(+10%)
Shoplifting
4.29(-47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,279
88.86%
Other White
459
4.93%
Irish
96
1.03%
Indian
75
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.73%
Total population: 9,317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,096
42.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,191
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,022
13.88%
No qualifications
891
12.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,529
42.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,301
35.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
349
9.59%
Other social rented
334
9.18%
Other forms of private rent
60
1.65%
Total households: 3,638

Property prices in Newbury Wash Common

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £477,000 in Newbury Wash Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,085,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newbury Wash Common 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 Newbury Wash Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£623,100
Flats14£257,475
Semi-Detached43£460,000
Terraced20£370,000

10 years median price trend in Newbury Wash Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury Wash Common.

All postcodes in Newbury Wash Common

RG147BU

Newtown Road

RG146BT

Andover Road

RG146JT

Tydehams

RG146NX

Battery End

RG146NW

Andover Road

RG146PY

Andover Road

RG146QR

Essex Street

RG146TN

The Hampdens

RG146TQ

Glendale Avenue

RG147AF

Wendan Road

RG147BX

Newtown Road

RG147DH

Paddock Road

RG146EY

Elizabeth Avenue

RG146SG

Glendale Avenue

RG146AL

Enborne Gate

RG146DN

Fifth Road

RG146DT

Fifth Road

RG146HB

Middle Close

RG146JS

Fairview

RG147DZ

Newtown Road

RG147HE

Monks Lane

RG146AN

Enborne Road

RG147FT

Monks Lane

RG146HH

Hill Close

RG146NH

Warren Road

RG146SZ

Chiltern Close

RG147DG

Paddock Road

RG147US

The Oaks

RG200LU

Wash Water

RG146QJ

Essex Street

RG146ER

Valley Road

RG146NZ

Highlands

RG147EG

Chandos Road

RG146HR

Apple Tree Close

RG146NB

Andover Road

RG146SQ

Cheviot Close

RG147HD

Monks Lane

RG146JD

Tarn Lane

RG146JH

Andover Road

RG146PA

Falkland Garth

RG146RW

Willowmead Close

RG146DP

Fifth Road

RG146HG

Elizabeth Avenue

RG147AS

Culver Road

RG147UX

The Oaks

RG146JG

Erleigh Dene

RG146NT

Andover Road

RG146SU

Bedford Close

RG146AZ

Enborne Gate

RG146QN

Essex Street

RG146NN

Sunley Close

RG146EU

Valley Road

RG146QL

Kennedy Close

RG146SF

Stapleton Close

RG147AN

Three Acre Road

RG147EF

Chandos Road

RG146JN

Andover Road

RG146QX

Stuart Road

RG146RU

Glendale Avenue

RG146LD

Bartlemy Road

RG147AW

Three Acre Road

RG147DQ

Thurlow Grange

RG147UZ

The Oaks

RG200LQ

Badgers Ridge

RG146PU

Gorselands

RG146DZ

Longacre

RG146JY

The Drive

RG146QU

Battle Road

RG146SP

Balfour Crescent

RG146TF

Bunkers Hill

RG147FN

Monks Lane

RG146JL

Andover Road

RG146TG

Glendale Avenue

RG146TH

Bell Holt

RG147AY

The Marlowes

RG146DY

Kingsbridge Road

RG146HQ

Sidestrand Road

RG146NR

Monkswood Close

RG146PB

Falkland Garth

RG146PP

Garden Close Lane

RG146QA

Spencer Road

RG146SA

Villiers Way

RG147AQ

Highfield Road

RG147EA

Newtown Road

RG146EB

Salcombe Road

RG146GL

Enborne Gate

RG146RY

Normay Rise

RG147AE

Wendan Road

RG147EH

Robins Close

RG147RN

Monks Lane

RG146AT

Enborne Road

RG146JX

Bartlemy Road

RG146NJ

Andover Road

RG147AX

Cedar Mount

RG147EN

Charter Road

RG147DP

Old Newtown Road

RG146NG

Andover Road

RG147AL

Croft Road

RG146JB

Gwyn Close

RG146NA

Andover Road

Data Sources

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