Ridgeway ward is located in West Berkshire, covering parts of the rural and semi-rural areas near the Hampshire border. The ward includes villages such as Burghclere, Highclere, and Woolton Hill, known for their historic charm and countryside surroundings. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland, offering a quiet, residential atmosphere with easy access to nature.
Local amenities include village shops, pubs, and primary schools, catering to the needs of residents. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A34 providing links to Newbury, Basingstoke, and beyond. Highclere Castle, a popular tourist attraction, lies within the ward, adding a cultural and historical dimension to the area. Ridgeway maintains a strong community feel, with events and activities often centred around village life.
On average Ridgeway has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 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 of residents in Ridgeway is £65,959 per year. There are 5 schools in Ridgeway: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £289,950 up to £1,885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £743,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £379,000 |
10 years price trend in Ridgeway
RG207AS
Copperage Road
RG180SD
Water Street
RG180UY
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG189XD
Chapel Lane
RG189XF
Hatchets Lane
RG207PN
Cheseridge Road
RG206NU
Manor Crescent
RG180SF
Water Street
RG180UX
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG207PH
Ilsley Road
RG207RJ
Chieveley, East Isley & Compton
RG207BR
Cheseridge Road
RG207LB
Cow Lane
RG207PF
Ilsley Road
RG180TN
Wyld Court Hill
RG180XP
Chapel Lane
RG189XE
Chapel Lane
RG206NA
High Street
RG206RD
Aldworth Road
RG207LZ
Abingdon Road
RG180RR
The Cuttings
RG180XX
Chapel Lane
RG206NH
Cheap Street
RG206NJ
High Street
RG207AY
Fir Tree Paddock
RG207LQ
Abingdon Road
RG180UN
Church Lane
RG180RT
Scottalls Lane
RG180RY
The Close
RG180TB
Church Street
RG189XN
Wellhouse Lane
RG189XS
Everington Lane
RG180SL
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG180SP
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG180XB
Yattendon Lane
RG189UY
Wellhouse Lane
RG189WX
Hatchets Lane
RG206PS
Wallingford Road
RG206RQ
Coombe Road
RG207JZ
Old Stanmore Road
RG207LP
Church Hill
RG180SS
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG180TE
Forge Hill
RG180XU
Chapel Lane
RG207AL
Bury Lane
RG207ND
Abingdon Road
RG180NG
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG206NP
Burrell Road
RG206QQ
Hockham Road
RG206QY
Shepherds Mount
RG189XW
The Withys
RG207AT
Catmore Road
RG206QG
Whitewalls Close
RG207AZ
Bury Lane
RG207LA
Broad Street
RG180RX
Scottalls Lane
RG180TR
Church Street
RG180UD
Brocks Lane
RG180UL
Everington Lane
RG206NG
High Street
RG206QH
Cheap Street
RG180RS
Station Hill
RG180ST
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG180TF
Wyld Court Hill
RG206NY
High Street
RG207AH
Churchway
RG207DN
Copperage Road
RG180AB
Folly View
RG180TL
Wyld Court Hill
RG180TS
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG189XR
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG206QX
Burrell Road
RG207DL
Orchard Courtyard
RG180SG
Water Street
RG180TQ
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG206NT
Gordon Crescent
RG207AD
Abingdon Road
RG180UU
Yattendon Lane
RG189UZ
Brocks Lane
RG206QR
Wallingford Road
RG180SH
Hermitage & Cold Ash
RG180SQ
Water Street
RG207PR
Churn Road
RG207RH
Coombe Road
RG206PP
Churn Road
RG206QP
Roden Down Mews
RG207DJ
Ball Pit Road
RG207JB
Farriers Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.