Woodlands St Mary, Berkshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Woodlands St Mary

Woodlands St Mary is a small village located in Berkshire, England, within the RG17 postcode area. The village is surrounded by the natural beauty of the English countryside, offering a peaceful atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The area is characterised by its rural landscape, with fields and woodlands that provide opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors.

The village is primarily residential, with a close-knit community. Local amenities may be limited, but nearby towns offer additional services and facilities. Woodlands St Mary is conveniently situated for those wishing to explore the surrounding areas of Berkshire, making it a suitable base for discovering the wider region.

School Ratings in Woodlands St Mary

Woodlands St Mary is served by 12 schools. Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Woodlands St Mary

Property prices average £523K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £698K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Woodlands St Mary

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Woodlands St Mary, with 2 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Woodlands St Mary

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Woodlands St Mary falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Woodlands St Mary

There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Woodlands St Mary, the nearest being Lambourn Surgery (2.5 miles away).

Local Data for Woodlands St Mary

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Property Prices 2,115 sales

Average Price £523K

£500 , £11.24M

Detached £698K 676

Semi £369K 521

Terraced £302K 491

Flat £290K 253

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

8 Primary

1 Secondary

3 Other

Outstanding 1

Good 5

Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the RG17 postcode area.

Lambourn CofE Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Oaklands School Not applicable Good 3.3 miles Shefford C.E. Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children Nursery Outstanding 3.7 miles Hungerford Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School Primary 4.1 miles Ramsbury Primary School Primary Outstanding 4.2 miles John O'Gaunt School Secondary 4.4 miles St Michael's CofE Aided Primary Primary Outstanding 4.5 miles New Barn School Not applicable Inadequate 4.8 miles

Household Income in Woodlands St Mary ONS 2023

The average total household income in Woodlands St Mary is approximately £61,764 a year before tax, 12% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £45,044. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Woodlands St Mary £61,764

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £45,044.

Businesses in Woodlands St Mary ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,131 active businesses based in Woodlands St Mary, around 75 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 13 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,131 Total businesses

75 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 90%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Woodlands St Mary IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Woodlands St Mary in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation

6/10

Income

7/10

Employment

8/10

Education

6/10

Health

8/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

4/10

Children 0-15 17%

Working age 59%

Older 65+ 24%

2,554 Children (0-15) 17%

8,841 Working Age 59%

3,667 Older (65+) 24%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.4% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Woodlands St Mary 3 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Woodlands St Mary falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Criminal damage & arson tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

Criminal Damage & Arson 2

Violence & Sexual Offences 1

Local Policing

Thames Valley Hungerford and Lambourn District [email protected] Visit force website →

Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Hungerford Train Station 3.8 miles

Kintbury Train Station 5.6 miles

Newbury Train Station 9.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lambourn Woodlands 0.9 miles Ragnal 1.4 miles Straight Soley 1.4 miles Crooked Soley 1.8 miles Shefford Woodlands 2 miles Eastbury 2 miles East Garston 2.2 miles Hungerford Newtown 2.2 miles Leverton 2.5 miles Lambourn 2.6 miles Chilton Foliat 2.8 miles Knighton 3.1 miles

Local Government

District West Berkshire

County Oxfordshire

Ward Hungerford & Kintbury

Constituency Newbury

Parish Hungerford

Region South East

Home Ownership in Woodlands St Mary

Of the 6,707 households in and around Woodlands St Mary, 63% are owned, 16% are socially rented and 21% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 63% Social rented 16% Private rented 21%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Woodlands St Mary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands St Mary

What is the population of Woodlands St Mary?

Woodlands St Mary has a population of approximately 15,054 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Woodlands St Mary?

The average property in and around Woodlands St Mary sold for about £523,308, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 50% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Woodlands St Mary a deprived area?

Woodlands St Mary sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Woodlands St Mary?

Woodlands St Mary is covered by the RG17 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Woodlands St Mary?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Woodlands St Mary, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Woodlands St Mary?

The nearest railway station to Woodlands St Mary is Hungerford Train Station, about 3.8 miles away.

Streets in RG17 30 shown View all streets

A338 5 A4 4 Aintree 1 Aldbourne Close 1 Anvilles 2 Ashton Place 1 Atherton Crescent 1 Atherton Road 1 Avington Fisheries 1 B4000 4 B4001 2 B4192 11 Back Street 3 Barn Close 1 Bath Road 4 Baydon Road 5 Beacon Rise 1 Beales Farm Road 2 Bearwater 1 Bell Lane 1 Big Lane 3 Bitham Lane 2 Blandys Hill 2 Blind Lane 2 Bockhampton Road 4 Bourne Vale 1 Bracken Copse 1 Bradley Close 1 Bridge Street 2 Buckham Hill 1

Postcodes in RG17 50 shown View all postcodes

RG17 0AA RG17 0AB RG17 0AD RG17 0AE RG17 0AF RG17 0AG RG17 0AH RG17 0AJ RG17 0AL RG17 0AN RG17 0AP RG17 0AQ RG17 0AS RG17 0AT RG17 0AU RG17 0AW RG17 0AX RG17 0AY RG17 0AZ RG17 0BB RG17 0BD RG17 0BE RG17 0BF RG17 0BG RG17 0BH RG17 0BJ RG17 0BL RG17 0BN RG17 0BP RG17 0BQ RG17 0BS RG17 0BT RG17 0BW RG17 0BX RG17 0BY RG17 0BZ RG17 0DA RG17 0DB RG17 0DD RG17 0DE RG17 0DF RG17 0DG RG17 0DJ RG17 0DL RG17 0DN RG17 0DP RG17 0DQ RG17 0DR RG17 0DS RG17 0DT

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