The Ultimate Guide to Wokingham Berkshire

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Population and Location

Wokingham is a district located in the county of Berkshire with a population of 348,000. The district covers approximately 2.3 km². Wokingham is located approximately 40 miles west of London and 8 miles from Reading.

Wokingham is a market town with a mixture of both rural and urban areas. The top three popular areas in Wokingham are: (1) Finchampstead has a village picturesque feel. The affluent area was voted one of the most desirable places to live in in the UK. (2) Arborfield is also a village setup located west of Wokingham. The unique feature of this location is a great leisure centre with a magnificent garden enabling the residents to maintain beautiful gardens. (3) Barkham is another area of Wokingham with a rural country feel. The place has exciting pubs, providing an amazing ambience to wine and dine in places like The Bull at Barkham.

Wokingham is accommodative of a diverse demographic population making it a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The community is tightly knit and welcoming. The recently regenerated areas of Wokingham are inviting, adding to the overall attractiveness of the district.

A multi-billion regeneration project is still undergoing, which will further improve the face of Wokingham.

What people look for in Wokingham

These search terms cover a range of topics, from local news and events to public services, leisure activities, and businesses in the area.

Here are some of the most common search terms relating to Wokingham:

1. Wokingham news
2. Wokingham council
3. Wokingham weather
4. Wokingham jobs
5. Wokingham town centre
6. Wokingham recycling centre
7. Wokingham train station
8. Wokingham library
9. Wokingham schools
10. Wokingham planning applications
11. Wokingham events
12. Wokingham leisure centre
13. Wokingham refuse collection
14. Wokingham parking
15. Wokingham bin collection
16. Wokingham cinema
17. Wokingham taxi
18. Wokingham restaurants
19. Wokingham pubs
20. Wokingham housing
21. Wokingham fireworks
22. Wokingham market
23. Wokingham half marathon
24. Wokingham rugby club
25. Wokingham arts festival
26. Wokingham fireworks display
27. Wokingham regeneration
28. Wokingham leisure centre classes
29. Wokingham parkrun
30. Wokingham council tax
31. Wokingham golf club
32. Wokingham neighbourhood plan
33. Wokingham travel
34. Wokingham hospital
35. Wokingham tennis club
36. Wokingham cycling club
37. Wokingham council jobs
38. Wokingham business park
39. Wokingham music festival
40. Wokingham dental practice
41. Wokingham toy library
42. Wokingham walk-in centre
43. Wokingham social services
44. Wokingham arts trail
45. Wokingham history
46. Wokingham fire station
47. Wokingham youth centre
48. Wokingham volunteer centre
49. Wokingham town council
50. Wokingham primary care trust

Historical facts about Wokingham

1. Famous as the producer of silk during the Tudor period, the houses of the cottage industry still adorn the Rose Street
2. Named after the Saxon chieftain called Wocca, who owned lands in Wokefield and Woking in Surrey.
3. It had a workhouse dating back to 1776, the current location of Denmark Street.
4. Back in the days, it was a popular spot for bull-baiting, giving it a brutal history

Top 10 job offerings in Wokingham

• Sales assistant
• Customer services
• HR administrator
• Trading Assistant
• Barista
• Council jobs by the Wokingham Borough
• Officer administrator
• Project manager
• Social work jobs

The best sites for job searches are

Indeed.com

Jobsgopublic

Reed UK

Job Today

Totaljobs

Property For Sale in Wokingham

Wokingham has a variety of property offerings to meet the needs of various buyers. Whether looking for a country home, townhouse, or luxury property, Wokingham has them all with different provisions and amenities.

The following are places where you can start your search when looking to buy property in Wokingham

Rightmove

Zoopla

Prospect

OnTheMarket

PrimeLocation

KnightFrank

Richardworth

The price of purchasing a property varies extensively depending on the place, size, and whether it is a luxurious property. As s guide, the prices range(2022) from £350,000 for one bedroomed house to £3 million for an estate; a family home in the countryside. Nevertheless, one thing is for sure, the varieties available means there is something for everyone, including people with antique or classical tastes in houses.

An estate for sale on the rural side

Property For Rent in Wokingham

Whether looking for a small room, a slightly bigger two or three-bedroomed flat, or a family house in a residential place out of town, Wokingham has a variety of choices to meet the needs of everyone. If you are interested in smaller rental houses or rooms, Woosehill is the best place, offering good transport links to other places in Wokingham. Looking for a more residential place, Barkham is your ideal place for two or three-bedroomed houses. Similarly, for people interested in living outside in the villages, Finchampstead, is the place to visit. All the places offer great amenities, dining experiences, and entertainment.

Rent for 1 bedroomed apartment range from £600-£1000 per month depending on the location and provisions. The prices may shoot in the coming months due to the impacts of regeneration on property prices.

Specific Business types in Wokingham i.e. Estate Agents in Wokingham

Property business is lucrative in Wokingham because of the stable economy and ongoing regeneration, which has promising prospects for property investment in this place. Other business types common in this area are retail stores and multinational corporations.

Other specific businesses are:

• Beauty services
• Accountants
• Banking
• Architects and Design Services
• Care and Care Home Services
• Car and Van Hire
• Builders and Building Services
• Aerial, Satellites, and Digital TVs
• Computers and Technology
• Plumbing

Economic

The economy of Wokingham is stable and lucrative, and there is a lot of consumerism encouraging more business ventures. The developments underway will further enhance the economic development of Wokingham town.

Transportation and Accessibility

 

The local train station is the Wokingham Railway Station. The town has road and rail links connecting it with Reading, Central London, and Oxford. The timings of the train are also commuter friendly because of the high number of commuters in Wokingham. An extensive motorway also connects Wokingham to its neighbours, Reading, and Bracknell. The primary bus service serving Wokingham is Thames Valley Buses

Architecture and Historical Attractions

Wokingham Open Air Cinema is a great attraction in the town. Rose Street has medieval houses providing an ambience for people interested in taking a trip back in history. Other historical sites and buildings that attract tourists are the Old Manor, Tudor House, Council Offices, and the Terrace among others.

For more on Wokingham history

Historic Tudor House

Leisure, Shopping, and Entertainment

Wokingham town has a variety of amenities to meet the needs of the diverse population. For shopaholics, Wokingham is a “hidden gem”, with the high street fashion stores in plenty, including the M&C, New Look. The Oracle, in the nearby Reading town also has over 80 stores, providing an amazing shopping experience for lifestyle lovers. The town also offers scenic places to dine as you watch activities in the little gorgeous town.

Leisure activities for children and adults are also in plenty. For example, the Carnival Pool offers a range of exciting activities including fitness classes, fitness bikes, and other gym equipment, as well as various activities to keep the children busy.

The California Country Park is open daily all year round and provides scenic walks, fishing, wildlife watching, gardens, open spaces, an adventure playground for children, paddling pool and many more. The park is ideal for both children and adults with great offerings to meet the adrenaline and leisure needs of every person. 

Spa lovers are also not left out. Popular spa places such as the Nirvana offer an amazing experience with relaxing massages, treatments, and floating on a pool as you admire the beauty of the start. The beautiful glass building also has a sauna for spending time away with friends or reminiscing about life.

Wokingham also provides easy linkage to the rest of the Reading region and one can easily head out of town to experience what the largest town in the UK has to offer, such as amazing nightlife, food, theme parks, and many more activities for everyone.

Sporting activities are also available in plenty including Superbowl, bowling, tennis, soccer, cricket, and golf.

Since Wokingham is family-friendly, it has a range of good schools where residents can take their children for an amazing learning experience. Some of the top schools are Emmbrook Infant School, St Paul’s CofE Junior School, Wescott Infant School, St Teresa’s Catholic Academy, The Holt School, and Evendons Primary School.

Religion

Wokingham is predominantly Christian like the rest of the UK, however, there is absolute freedom of worship even for non-Christians. The common churches are Corpus Christi Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Church, All Saint’s Church, Wokingham Baptist Church, Kings Church Wokingham, Woosehill Community Church, and Wokingham Methodist Church.

Map of Wokingham