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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
3/10
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
28.08(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.68(+143%)
Burglary
5.15(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.91(-58%)
Vehicle crime
4.45(+17%)
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%
Pakistani
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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 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
Detached12£776,250
Flats4£358,500
Semi-Detached9£425,000
Terraced4£354,250

10 years median price trend in Ridgeway

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

All postcodes in Ridgeway

RG180UL

Everington Lane

RG206PB

Newbury Lane

RG207AP

Rowles Paddock

RG207AU

Catmore Road

RG207PG

Ilsley Road

RG208SD

Worlds End

RG180SE

Water Street

RG180SR

Cheseridge Road

RG206NN

Lowbury Gardens

RG206RB

Shepherds Hill

RG189XB

School Lane

RG180AA

Wyld Court Hill

RG206NR

Manor Crescent

RG206QT

High Street

RG207AW

Main Street

RG207LH

Compton Road

RG180XS

Chapel Lane

RG206NE

Old Station Business Park

RG180UJ

Yattendon Lane

RG180XT

Chapel Lane

RG207LL

Compton Road

RG180XD

Burnt Hill

RG206NX

Westfields

RG207PY

Downs Road

RG189XH

Hatchets Lane

RG206PJ

Fairfield

RG206QZ

Shepherds Mount

RG207AX

The Maltings

RG207LF

High Street

RG207PW

Warnham Cottages

RG180RZ

Westview Cottages

RG206NQ

Yew Tree Mews

RG207LN

Compton Road

RG180UP

Church Lane

RG180UQ

Everington Lane

RG207PE

Sydney Cottages

RG180TD

Church Street

RG206NL

High Street

RG206NS

Burrell Road

RG206NW

Manor Crescent

RG206PT

Wallingford Road

RG206RA

Shepherds Rise

RG207NA

The Gallops

RG207LD

Downside

RG207LJ

Compton Road

RG207LR

Church Side

RG180XR

Chapel Lane

RG206AD

Manor Crescent

RG207LW

Broad Street

RG207QW

Hockham Road

RG207AN

Ridgeway

RG180TJ

Beech Close

RG206RE

Downs Road

RG180SB

Water Street

RG180TX

Beech Close

RG180UF

Yattendon Lane

RG180UH

Yattendon Lane

RG189XQ

Chapel Lane

RG206QJ

Hockham Road

RG180TU

Ridgeway

RG206AA

Tithe Barn Close

RG206QN

Hockham Road

RG207AJ

Main Street

RG180SJ

Hollingsworth

RG207AA

Main Street

RG180TT

Ridgeway

RG180UE

Yattendon Lane

RG207LE

High Street

RG207LG

Fidlers Lane

RG207LY

Sunrise Hill

RG189XA

Hawkridge Hill

RG206RG

Coombe Road

RG207LS

Church Side

RG180TH

Ridgeway

RG206QL

Hockham Road

RG206QU

School Road

RG207AR

Main Street

RG180TY

Pendals Close

RG207HZ

High Street

RG207PL

Mayfield Cottages

RG206PA

Newbury Lane

RG180TG

Beechcroft

RG180UW

Yattendon Court Gardens

RG180XA

Church Lane

RG206PU

Wallingford Road

RG180RU

Water Street

RG180NF

South Gardens

RG206QS

Horn Street

RG207AE

Ridgeway

RG207AG

Catmore Road

RG207AQ

Bury Lane

RG207LX

Narborough Lane

RG207PD

Ilsley Road

RG206PD

Evans Way

RG207LU

Stanmore Road

RG207PQ

Lansdowne Cottages

RG180SN

Ridgeway

RG180TP

Dog Lane

RG180UT

Yattendon Court

RG180UR

Yattendon Lane

Data Sources

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