10 sought after Berkshire areas to move to in 2021

The houses can be affordable and we're just a doorstep away from the Queen, not forgetting our very own castle!

According to data from Rightmove, plenty of people are eyeing up areas in the borough to move to and it's easy to see why.

Working with Rightmove, we have also broken down this data to see which Berkshire areas are the most popular with buyers- and also included some homes for sale in these areas right now.

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Here are 10 areas in Berkshire which have attracted the attention of many buyers over the last year:

1. Highclere, Newbury

Annual increase in buyer searches: 100%

According to the Rightmove data, Highclere, Newbury is the most sought after Berkshire area for prospective buyers right now.

According to Rightmove, the average price paid for a house in the area in the last 12 months is £365,169

If you want to get a house in this popular Berks area then you better act fast.

Andover Road, Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20

It is £650,000 with five bedrooms and has beams of history dating back to the eighteenth/nineteenth century.

2. White Waltham, Maidenhead

Annual increase in buyer searches: 85%

According to Rightmove, buyer searches in White Waltham have increased by 85 per cent in the last year.

The average price paid for a house in the Berkshire ward right now is £697,750.

If you are on a market for a White Waltham property, then this one is for sale on Smewins Road.

Smewins Road, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

Its guide price is £1,875,000 and it has five bedrooms. The picture speaks for itself on this dreamy property.

3. Hungerford, Berkshire

Annual increase in buyer searches: 68%

According to Rightmove, buyer searches in Hungerford have increased by 68 per cent in the last year.

The average price paid for a house in West Berkshire right now is £379,552.

4.Swallowfield, Reading

Annual increase in buyer searches: 61%

Rightmove said buyer searches in Swallowfield have increased by 61 per cent in the last 12 months.

The average price paid for a house in West Berkshire right now is £512,033.

5. Hurley, Maidenhead

Annual increase in buyer searches: 60%

Rightmove said buyer searches in Hurley has increased by 60 per cent in the last 12 months.

The average price paid for a house in West Berkshire right now is £921,344

Henley Road, Hurley

This two-bedroom home is up for sale in the village for £479,950

It has beautiful countryside views and you can live your 'cottage-core' dreams in this place.

6. Sonning Common, Reading

Annual increase in buyer searches: 59%

Rightmove said buyer searches in Sonning Common in Reading has increased by 59 per cent in the last 12 months.

The average price paid for a house in this posh part of town right now is £516,756.

7. Compton, Newbury

Annual increase in buyer searches: 58%

According to Rightmove, buyer searches in Compton have increased by 58 per cent in the last year.

The average price paid for a house in the West Berks ward right now is £487,064.

8. Burghclere, Newbury

Annual increase in buyer searches: 58%

According to Rightmove, buyer searches in Burghclere have increased by 58 per cent in the last year.

The average price paid for a house in the West Berks ward right now is £547,250.

This property in Limes Avenue is on the market for £675,000 and is 'beautifully' presented.

Limes Avenue

It is spacious, clean and fit for modern living!

9. Hurst, Reading

Annual increase in buyer searches: 57%

Rightmove said buyer searches in Hurst has increased by 57 per cent in the last 12 months.

The average price paid for a house in Reading right now is £665,727.

10. Spencers Wood, Reading

Annual increase in buyer searches: 57%

Rightmove said buyer searches in Hurst has increased by 57 per cent in the last 12 months.

The average price paid for a house in Reading right now is £404,974.

If you want a house in this part of town, then this gorgeous home for grabs for £829,000.

Priors Gardens, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7