Downlands
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Downlands in West Berkshire using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Downlands a good place to live?
Downlands may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in West Berkshire below.
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Downlands at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Downlands
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.13 per 1,000 people
Percentile
84th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Downlands
House prices
Average sold price
£575,577
Percentile
93rd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Downlands
Flood risk in Downlands
Transport in Downlands
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Downlands a good place to live?
Downlands may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Downlands safe?
Downlands ranks in the 84th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Downlands?
The average sold price is £575,577, with house prices in the 93rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Downlands?
Schools rank in the 94th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Downlands?
Nearby public profiles include Ridgeway in West Berkshire and Newbury Wash Common in West Berkshire.
