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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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ridgeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£620,000£4,637
Flats4£281,000£3,488
Semi-Detached10£582,500£4,130
Terraced8£375,000£4,697

10 years median price trend in Ridgeway

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

All postcodes in Ridgeway

RG207AL

Bury Lane

RG207AX

The Maltings

RG207JB

Farriers Lane

RG189XS

Everington Lane

RG206PT

Wallingford Road

RG207DL

Orchard Courtyard

RG207LZ

Abingdon Road

RG206RQ

Coombe Road

RG208SD

Worlds End

RG189UY

Wellhouse Lane

RG207LS

Church Side

RG189XB

School Lane

RG189XH

Hatchets Lane

RG206NN

Lowbury Gardens

RG180SD

Water Street

RG207AW

Main Street

RG180XT

Chapel Lane

RG180RZ

Westview Cottages

RG206QR

Wallingford Road

RG180TG

Beechcroft

RG180UQ

Everington Lane

RG180XU

Chapel Lane

RG206NU

Manor Crescent

RG180UP

Church Lane

RG207LE

High Street

RG180UW

Yattendon Court Gardens

RG207AS

Copperage Road

RG206AA

Tithe Barn Close

RG207ND

Sheepdown

RG206QT

High Street

RG189UZ

Brocks Lane

RG206QX

Burrell Road

RG206NX

Westfields

RG207AG

Catmore Road

RG206NE

Old Station Business Park

RG207RJ

Newbury Road

RG180XR

Chapel Lane

RG189XN

Wellhouse Lane

RG207PL

Mayfield Cottages

RG180UF

Yattendon Lane

RG207AD

Abingdon Road

RG206NG

Yew Tree Stables

RG206NL

High Street

RG180TD

Church Street

RG180TP

Dog Lane

RG206QJ

Hockham Road

RG207AR

Main Street

RG207AP

Rowles Paddock

RG207PG

Ilsley Road

RG207AA

Main Street

RG207PQ

Lansdowne Cottages

RG206NW

Manor Crescent

RG180XX

Frilsham

RG207AE

Ridgeway

RG180TR

Newbury Hill

RG206QN

Hockham Road

RG206PB

Newbury Lane

RG206NQ

Yew Tree Mews

RG180TN

Wyld Court Hill

RG207PN

Mayfield Villas

RG207LL

Compton Road

RG180SN

Ridgeway

RG180TH

Ridgeway

RG206RA

Shepherds Rise

RG206NJ

High Street

RG180UT

Yattendon Court

RG180UR

Yattendon Lane

RG206NH

Cheap Street

RG180SL

Ridgeway

RG206QH

Cheap Street

RG206QY

Shepherds Mount

RG180NG

North Gardens

RG180ST

Ridgeway

RG180TE

Forge Hill

RG206PD

Evans Way

RG180TB

Church Street

RG207LG

Fidlers Lane

RG207LA

Hildesley Court

RG180TJ

Beech Close

RG189XF

Beechfield

RG207QW

Hockham Road

RG180NF

South Gardens

RG207AY

Fir Tree Paddock

RG207PD

Ilsley Road

RG207PH

Ilsley Road

RG206NY

High Street

RG206NR

Manor Crescent

RG189XD

Beechfield Lane

Data Sources

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