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About

Westwood lies on the southern edge of Newbury, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent residential developments. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities centred around the Westwood Road and Shaw Road junctions. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, providing a settled, community-focused environment for its inhabitants.

The area is defined by its proximity to large areas of woodland and farmland, with the River Kennet flowing to the south. A notable local feature is the historic canal path of the Kennet and Avon Canal, which runs along the southern boundary, offering a direct route for walking and cycling into the town centre and out towards the countryside.

Area overview

On average Westwood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westwood is £67,444 per year. There are 4 schools in Westwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westwood is home to around 5,946 people, with a population density of about 2,349.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westwood Population
5,946
Population density
2,349.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
18.33(+129%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.59(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.02(-69%)
Other theft
1.85(-67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,210
87.64%
Other White
165
2.78%
Indian
109
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.84%
Total population: 5,945

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,467
30.01%
Level 3 (A level)
924
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
15.89%
No qualifications
706
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
560
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,889

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,201
51.15%
Owns with a mortgage
956
40.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
131
5.58%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.32%
Other social rented
23
0.98%
Total households: 2,348

Property prices in Westwood

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Westwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westwood 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 Westwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£530,000
Flats3£235,000
Semi-Detached44£430,000
Terraced10£442,500

10 years median price trend in Westwood

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

All postcodes in Westwood

RG316NT

Overdown Road

RG316QB

Fairford Road

RG316ST

Cotswold Way

RG316PH

Hartslock Way

RG315TQ

Little Heath Road

RG314EU

Farm Drive

RG315UJ

Clements Mead

RG316RY

Fullbrook Crescent

RG316SN

Cotswold Way

RG315NG

Somerset Walk

RG316SX

Tilling Close

RG315UG

Long Lane

RG316NU

Overdown Road

RG316RH

Copse Close

RG316QL

Kirkfell Close

RG316LT

Westwood Row

RG315QF

Barefoot Close

RG316SE

Tring Road

Data Sources

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