The 8 best places to live in Berkshire
The results are in! See where you voted as the best place to live in Berkshire.
A county so fancy it’s called Royal Berkshire. Home to the Queen and half her tiara-wearing family, Berks also boasts a constellation of Michelin stars, has inspired literary greats and is one of the most commutable counties in the country. Hello Crossrail 2022
Bray
A postcard-perfect riverside village, Bray boasts a constellation of Michelin stars, beautiful period properties and superb schools. *Drops mic*.
Newbury
Soak up the history, river location and period architecture, Newbury is a vibrant market town with a buzzy foodie scene and indie shops aplenty, that's just a stone's throw from open countryside.
Twyford
Hello Crossrail! Village life with commuter convenience, excellent schools and foodie hotspots, Twyford is the location if your want your cake and eat it.
Yattendon
Live the rural dream in a village with roses-around-the-door charm, a buzzy social scene and cosy country pubs? Yattendon isn't cheap, but it's quintessentially Berkshire.
Wokingham
Move to Wokingham and you'll be healthier, wealthier and more beautiful – two out three ain't bad. This pretty market town is a big hit with families for the excellent schools, buzzy town and surrounding countryside.
Pangbourne
A Berkshire box ticker, Pangbourne has it all – river location, great schools, cosy pubs and you can whizz into London in less than an hour. What's not to love? It ain't cheap.
Cookham
Desperately seeking picture perfect village life – foodie, arty with an indie high street? Say hello to Cookham. It's got it all, plus a gaggle of celeb neighbours.
Windsor
Bend into that virtual curtsey – Windsor has royal swagger, oodles of history and is within staggering distance of London. But it ain't cheap and there are a lot of tourists.
