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West Berkshire is a prosperous area in Berkshire with a median property price of £388,500 as of July 2026. About 2,213 sales occurred in the past 12 months across a housing stock of 71,504 dwellings. Detached and semi-detached homes dominate at 33.1% and 32.5% respectively.
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The median age of residents is 43.4 years, and 67.6% of homes are owner-occupied. Crime stands at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the leading category. The area has 67 primary schools and 10 secondary schools; 23 of 28 Ofsted-rated schools are rated good or better. A median of 50.2% of properties achieve EPC band C or better. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than West Berkshire. Transport links include 13 rail stations; Newbury Racecourse Rail Station offers a 60-minute commute to London Paddington. The area enjoys low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Gigabit broadband reaches 80.2% of premises. Employment is strong at 63.0%, with 16.1% in managerial roles and 22.3% in professional occupations.
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