Wokingham is a district in Berkshire, located in the South East of England. It covers an area of approximately 178 square kilometres and includes the town of Wokingham, along with several villages such as Twyford, Winnersh, and Finchampstead. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with areas of woodland and open countryside. It is situated close to Reading and has good transport links to London via the M4 motorway and rail services.
The district has a population of around 170,000 people. It is home to a range of businesses, particularly in the technology and professional services sectors. Wokingham town centre features a mix of independent shops, restaurants, and chain stores. The area has a number of schools, including several rated highly by Ofsted. Recreational spaces like Dinton Pastures Country Park provide opportunities for outdoor activities. The district is part of the Thames Valley region, which is known for its economic growth.
Area overview
On average Wokingham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wokingham is £70,514 per year. There are 83 schools in Wokingham: 55 primary (4 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 10 secondary (2 Outstanding and 6 Good).
Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Wokingham Population
177,502
Population density
991.7 per km²
Demographics
British
129,087
72.72%
Indian
12,412
6.99%
Other White
10,750
6.06%
Pakistani
5,241
2.95%
African
2,914
1.64%
Total population: 177,502
Christian
79,389
44.72%
No religion
65,428
36.86%
Not answered
10,544
5.94%
Muslim
8,597
4.84%
Hindu
8,464
4.77%
Total population: 177,505
Level 4+ (Degree)
65,047
46.19%
Level 3 (A level)
22,992
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17,773
12.62%
No qualifications
14,671
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11,396
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 140,821
Employed
87,529
62.16%
Retired
29,831
21.18%
Student
6,752
4.79%
Looking after home or family
5,844
4.15%
Unemployed
3,099
2.2%
Total 16+ residents: 140,821
Housing
Owns with a mortgage
27,647
39.97%
Owns outright
24,952
36.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,665
12.53%
Social rents from council
2,844
4.11%
Other social rented
2,487
3.6%
Total households: 69,165
Detached
29,512
42.67%
Semi-detached
20,178
29.17%
Terraced
9,938
14.37%
Purpose-built flat
7,625
11.02%
Caravan/temporary
674
0.97%
Total households: 69,165
Property prices in Wokingham
Based on 2,309 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Wokingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,200 up to £6,100,000.
