Crowthorne North
Wokingham 020 · 5 sub-areas · 8,675 residents
Wokingham 020 is a residential corner of Wokingham borough, home to around 8,675 people and heavily owner-occupied — nearly nine in ten households own their home. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,360 a month, slightly above the UK median but reflecting the area's high property values. The public transport commute to London runs around 55 minutes.
Crowthorne North is a mid-density neighbourhood of Wokingham in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Crowthorne North?
2 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,479 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Crowthorne North in Wokingham
Living in Crowthorne North
Wokingham 020 sits in one of the most affluent stretches of the South East, and it shows. The overwhelming majority of residents are homeowners — at nearly 86%, it's one of the highest ownership rates you'll find anywhere in England — and the neighbourhood has the settled, established feel that tends to come with that. Houses rather than flats dominate, family households are common, and the streets are quiet enough that over half of residents work from home on a typical day.
The cost of living here is substantial. A median property price of around £592,000 means buying is only realistic for those with significant equity or savings, and even renting isn't cheap — a two-bedroom home will typically run you about £1,360 a month, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,660. Council tax (Band D) adds just under £2,500 a year on top. Rents rose around 4% in the past year, broadly in line with regional trends.
The people here skew noticeably older than a typical English neighbourhood. The 50–64 and 65-plus age groups together account for well over 40% of residents, while the 18–34 cohort is comparatively small at just 14%. Couples with children make up more than a quarter of households, but single-person households are also common. It's a well-qualified area — around 45% of residents hold a degree — and median resident salaries sit at about £43,500 a year.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1,850 metres away — about a 23-minute walk, though most residents drive. The rail commute to London takes around 55 minutes. Broadband is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage across the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wokingham 020 a nice place to live?
- For settled homeowners, especially families and older residents, it's a very comfortable area. Crime is low, broadband is excellent, and the surroundings are quiet. The trade-off is cost — property prices are high, rents take up a large share of income, and public transport is limited, so you'll almost certainly need a car.
- What is the rent in Wokingham 020?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £1,060 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,360, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,660. Rents rose about 4% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise figure.
- Is Wokingham 020 safe?
- Yes, notably so. The crime rate is around 24 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's one of the lower-crime neighbourhoods in England, consistent with its low deprivation score and predominantly owner-occupied character.
- What's the commute from Wokingham 020 to London?
- By public transport, it takes around 55 minutes. Bear in mind the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1,850 metres away — about a 23-minute walk — so most residents drive to the station rather than walking. Just over half of residents work from home, so many avoid the commute entirely.
- Who lives in Wokingham 020?
- Predominantly older, well-qualified homeowners. The 50-plus age groups account for over 40% of residents, couples with children make up more than a quarter of households, and nearly 86% own their home. It's a settled, professional community with a median resident salary of around £43,500 a year.
- What schools are near Wokingham 020?
- There are 37 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1,750 metres away. Families should check individual school ratings directly before committing.
- Is Wokingham 020 good for families?
- It has a lot going for it — low crime, high ownership rates, decent greenspace within walking distance, and fast broadband. The school picture is more mixed than the area's affluence might suggest, so it's worth researching specific schools. You'll almost certainly need a car, as public transport use is very low.