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About

The Ridgeway ward encompasses a primarily rural portion of West Berkshire, characterised by expansive open countryside and scattered villages. The area is defined by its namesake, the ancient Ridgeway path, which traverses the chalk downland and offers extensive views across the Thames Valley. Settlement is focused in communities like Compton and Brightwalton, which feature traditional brick and flint buildings.

A significant feature is the presence of several large, operational farms and estates that shape the landscape. The ward includes notable areas of conservation and scientific interest, such as parts of the North Wessex Downs. Local life centres around village halls and community events, with the area maintaining a quiet, agricultural character distinct from the more developed towns to the south.

Area overview

On average Ridgeway has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ridgeway is £75,407 per year. There are 5 schools in Ridgeway: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ridgeway is home to around 4,273 people, with a population density of about 62.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ridgeway Population
4,273
Population density
62.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.96(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.23(+74%)
Burglary
8.19(+215%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-54%)
Vehicle crime
5.15(+39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,892
91.08%
Other White
185
4.33%
Irish
45
1.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.49%
Indian
19
0.44%
Total population: 4,273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,438
43.22%
Level 3 (A level)
578
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
471
14.16%
No qualifications
369
11.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
254
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 3,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
512
31.14%
Owns outright
469
28.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
18.67%
Other social rented
258
15.69%
Other forms of private rent
69
4.2%
Total households: 1,644

Property prices in Ridgeway

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£620,000
Flats4£281,000
Semi-Detached10£582,500
Terraced8£375,000

10 years median price trend in Ridgeway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway.

All postcodes in Ridgeway

RG207LB

Cow Lane

RG180UD

Everington Hill

RG180SG

Water Street

RG207AH

Churchway

RG207AJ

Main Street

RG206PP

Churn Road

RG206PU

Wallingford Road

RG180SP

Ridgeway

RG180RS

Station Hill

RG180TF

Wyld Court Hill

RG180TX

Beech Close

RG180TY

Pendals Close

RG207AU

Catmore Road

RG180SH

Ridgeway

RG180UJ

Yattendon Lane

RG207LW

Broad Street

RG206QP

Roden Down Mews

RG180AA

Wyld Court Hill

RG206RG

Coombe Road

RG207LD

Downside

RG180UU

Yattendon Lane

RG207AN

Morland Close

RG207PW

Warnham Cottages

RG206NS

Burrell Road

RG180XA

Church Lane

RG207RH

Newbury Road

RG207LQ

Abingdon Road

RG206RD

Aldworth Road

RG206QL

Hockham Road

RG207JZ

St Patricks Close

RG180SS

Ridgeway

RG206QG

Whitewalls Close

RG207LR

Church Side

RG207LY

Sunrise Hill

RG207PR

Churn Road

RG206QS

Horn Street

RG207PY

Downs Road

RG206PJ

Fairfield

RG207LU

Stanmore Road

RG207AZ

Bury Lane

RG180UL

Everington Lane

RG180AB

Folly View

RG180XP

Chapel Lane

RG180SQ

Water Street

RG189XA

Hawkridge Hill

RG207AT

Catmore Road

RG206QU

School Road

RG207DN

Copperage Road

RG180TQ

Ridgeway

RG206NA

Wilson Close

RG180SE

Water Street

RG189XE

Chapel Lane

RG207BR

Ilsley Road

RG180RR

The Cuttings

RG207LF

High Street

RG180UX

Ridgeway

RG180XD

Burnt Hill

RG180UY

Ridgeway

RG207LN

Compton Road

RG207HZ

High Street

RG180TS

Ridgeway

RG206NP

Burrell Road

RG189XQ

Chapel Lane

RG180UN

Church Lane

RG206PS

Wallingford Road

RG207LX

Narborough Lane

RG189WX

Follet Close

RG189XW

The Withys

RG207PE

Sydney Cottages

RG207NA

The Gallops

RG180XL

Bryants Lane

RG180UE

Yattendon Lane

RG180XB

Yattendon Lane

RG206RE

Downs Road

RG207LJ

Compton Road

RG180RY

The Close

RG180RX

The Close

RG180TL

Wyld Court Hill

RG207LP

Church Hill

RG180XS

Chapel Lane

RG206QQ

Meadow Close

RG206AD

Manor Crescent

RG180RT

Scottalls Lane

RG207DJ

Ball Pit Road

RG206NT

Gordon Crescent

RG207LH

Compton Road

RG180UH

Yattendon Lane

RG180SF

Water Street

RG189XR

Ridgeway

RG206QZ

Shepherds Mount

RG206PA

Newbury Lane

RG180RU

Water Street

RG180SR

Cheseridge Road

RG180SJ

Hollingsworth

RG207AQ

Bury Lane

RG206RB

Shepherds Hill

RG180TU

Ridgeway

RG180TT

Ridgeway

RG207PF

Ilsley Gardens

RG180SB

Water Street

Data Sources

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