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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 61 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
61
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
28.12(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.62(-14%)
Public order
7.62(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(+8%)
Vehicle crime
5.58(+50%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Newbury Wash Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £1,310,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbury Wash Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£673,750£4,785
Flats12£263,750£3,180
Semi-Detached34£444,000£4,525
Terraced19£372,054£4,430

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

RG146HE

Elizabeth Avenue

RG147UX

The Oaks

RG147HE

Monks Lane

RG146TD

Phoenix Walk

RG146EN

Fermoy Gardens

RG146JD

Tarn Lane

RG147AQ

Highfield Road

RG146NX

Battery End

RG146SF

Stapleton Close

RG146HL

Woodside

RG146EH

Salcombe Road

RG147RN

Monks Lane

RG146RT

Conifer Crest

RG146SE

Skippons Close

RG146ER

Valley Road

RG146SA

Villiers Way

RG147AR

Culver Road

RG209AG

Newtown Road

RG147AW

Three Acre Road

RG146GL

Enborne Gate

RG147RW

Dormer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.