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Newbury Wash Common

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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newbury Wash Common Population

9,318

Population density

1,810 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,279

88.86%

Other White

459

4.93%

Irish

1.03%

Indian

0.8%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.73%

Total population: 9,317

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£623,100	£445,250	£506,250	£745,000	£972,500
Flats	14	£257,475	£117,450	£202,625	£296,000	£481,000
Semi-Detached	43	£460,000	£321,500	£409,000	£567,500	£673,500
Terraced	20	£370,000	£314,500	£340,000	£401,375	£488,625

10 years median price trend in Newbury Wash Common

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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