Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Cookham

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

At a glance

Cookham is a village in Berkshire, South East with a population of 5,018. The average house price is £911,101 and the overall crime rate is 58.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cookham ranks

Population

5,018

Avg House Price

£911,101

Crime Rate

58.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

398 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,552.7

Median Age

40.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cookham's detached homes (£1,713,320) command roughly 4.8× the price of a flat (£358,438).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cookham prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£686,687 → £911,101).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,713,320	£1,265,000	20
Semi-Detached	£672,824	£594,475	14
Terraced	£503,611	£487,500	18
Flat	£358,438	£342,500	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cookham is 58.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cookham: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Cookham Rise Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cookham averages 398 Mbps — 298% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cookham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.3
% Rated C or Above	69.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,143

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,018
Median Age	40.9
Median Household Income	£35,552.7
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	40.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cookham?

The average house price in Cookham is £911,101 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cookham?

The most affordable entry point in Cookham is a flat, with an average price of £358,438.

Is Cookham a safe place to live?

Cookham has a recorded crime rate of 58.0 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 Cookham?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Cookham?

Average broadband download speeds in Cookham are around 398 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.5% of premises.

How big is Cookham?

Cookham is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 5,018.

Most compared with

How does Cookham stack up against its neighbours?

Amersham

Cookham

House price: £743,166 · £911,101
Crime rate: 59.2 · 58
Distance: 9.7 mi

Arborfield Garrison

Cookham

House price: £575,492 · £911,101
Crime rate: 40.9 · 58
Distance: 14.1 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Cookham

House price: £1,205,601 · £911,101
Crime rate: 58.1 · 58
Distance: 11.4 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Cookham

House price: £401,849 · £911,101
Crime rate: 76 · 58
Distance: 14.6 mi

Bagshot

Cookham

House price: £449,077 · £911,101
Crime rate: 53 · 58
Distance: 13.8 mi

Beaconsfield

Cookham

House price: £1,233,089 · £911,101
Crime rate: 59.2 · 58
Distance: 5.0 mi

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