House prices in Wokingham
The median price paid for a home in Wokingham was £475,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,109 sales. House prices in Wokingham fell 2.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 8.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Wokingham was 28% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Wokingham was £1,466 a month in August 2026, 1.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Wokingham had 4.0 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Wokingham stands out
- Wokingham is the 2nd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Wokingham has the 5th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 4.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Wokingham has the 35th highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £475,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Wokingham
The median price paid in Wokingham was £475,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,109 sales, or £5,093 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £670,000 | 740 | £5,238 | −2.2% | +14.5% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £480,000 | 611 | £5,208 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £386,500 | 419 | £5,328 | −2.4% | +10.4% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £259,000 | 339 | £4,183 | −1.8% | +7.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wokingham | £475,000 | −2.1% | +8.0% | £5,093 | +0.2% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Wokingham sold for a median £5,093 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Wokingham has the 35th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −2.1% change over the year is the 72nd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 17th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Wokingham
Wokingham is the 2nd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 295th |
| Income | 294th |
| Employment | 295th |
| Education and skills | 289th |
| Health | 291st |
| Crime | 289th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 178th |
| Living environment | 293rd |
Crime in Wokingham
The police recorded 7,230 crimes in Wokingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 4.0 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Wokingham fell 1.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 15.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1.77 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.34 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.66 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.19 |
Wokingham has the 5th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Wokingham
The average private rent in Wokingham was £1,466 a month in August 2026, 1.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Wokingham are 34.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Wokingham has the 70th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 24th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Wokingham
2,013 homes were sold in Wokingham in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.08 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Wokingham were 1.8% up on the year before and 39.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 127th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 31st most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Broadband and mobile in Wokingham
93.8% of premises in Wokingham can get gigabit broadband and 99.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 84.2% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 79th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.2% of premises in Wokingham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Wokingham
In the year ending June 2025, 13,285 people moved to Wokingham from elsewhere in the UK and 12,508 moved away, a net gain of 777 (4.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Reading 2,870
- Bracknell Forest 1,050
- Windsor and Maidenhead 524
Most moved out to
- Reading 1,958
- Bracknell Forest 982
- West Berkshire 518
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Wokingham
How much does a house cost in Wokingham?
The median price paid for a home in Wokingham was £475,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £670,000; semi-detached £480,000; terraced £386,500; flats £259,000.
Are house prices in Wokingham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Wokingham fell 2.1%, and over five years it rose 8.0%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Wokingham?
The average private rent in Wokingham was £1,466 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,054; 2 bed £1,345; 3 bed £1,646; 4+ bed £2,300.
Is Wokingham a safe place to live?
Wokingham had 4.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 5th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Wokingham?
84.2% of premises in Wokingham can get full fibre and 93.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Reading 7 km
- Bracknell Forest 12 km
- Windsor and Maidenhead 15 km
- Surrey Heath 19 km
- Hart 20 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.