Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Burghfield Common

A snapshot of life in Burghfield Common, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Burghfield Common is a village in Berkshire, South East with a population of 6,216. The average house price is £541,242 and the overall crime rate is 56.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Burghfield Common ranks

Population

6,216

Avg House Price

£541,242

Crime Rate

56.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

399 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,850.6

Median Age

42.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Burghfield Common's detached homes (£627,046) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£171,720).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Burghfield Common prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£414,701 → £541,242).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£627,046	£600,000	39
Semi-Detached	£428,874	£425,000	42
Terraced	£318,912	£325,000	17
Flat	£171,720	£150,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Burghfield Common is 56.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Burghfield Common: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Garland Junior School	Primary	Good
Mrs Bland's Infant School	Primary	No rating available
The Willink School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Burghfield Common averages 399 Mbps — 299% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Burghfield Common homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	67.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,184

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,216
Median Age	42.1
Median Household Income	£37,850.6
Employment Rate	63.4%
Owner Occupied	66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	40%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Burghfield Common?

The average house price in Burghfield Common is £541,242 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Burghfield Common?

The most affordable entry point in Burghfield Common is a flat, with an average price of £171,720.

Is Burghfield Common a safe place to live?

Burghfield Common has a recorded crime rate of 56.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Burghfield Common?

Burghfield Common has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Burghfield Common?

Average broadband download speeds in Burghfield Common are around 399 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.1% of premises.

How big is Burghfield Common?

Burghfield Common is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 6,216.

Most compared with

How does Burghfield Common stack up against its neighbours?

Arborfield Garrison

Burghfield Common

House price: £575,492 · £541,242
Crime rate: 40.9 · 56
Distance: 7.1 mi

Basingstoke

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House price: £404,926 · £541,242
Crime rate: N/A · 56
Distance: 9.1 mi

Binfield

Burghfield Common

House price: £546,490 · £541,242
Crime rate: 52.8 · 56
Distance: 12.1 mi

Blackwater (Hart)

Burghfield Common

House price: £421,945 · £541,242
Crime rate: N/A · 56
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bracknell

Burghfield Common

House price: £425,233 · £541,242
Crime rate: 53 · 56
Distance: 13.3 mi

Bramley

Burghfield Common

House price: £404,926 · £541,242
Crime rate: N/A · 56
Distance: 5.0 mi

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