Charvil’s story
3 listed buildings
Historic England lists them inside Charvil’s built-up area.
0% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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CharvilBerkshire
A town of 3,158 in Berkshire, South East.
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Photo: Andrew Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
3,158
Census 2021 · Wokingham council
Median home
£653K
104 sales in 3 years
Median age
44.2
17% are 65+ · Berkshire 15%
Degree level
49%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
11%
of commuters · England 27%
TownGrade
A+
#4 of 30 in Berkshire
Is Charvil a good place to live?
Charvil grades A+ overall against UK towns: better than 98% of UK towns, and #4 of 30 in Berkshire. Its strongest subject is jobs & income (A+): mean household income £82,630; 1.4% of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits. Its weakest is hazard risk (D): 4.3% of homes at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. The median home sold for £652,500 in the last three years, 8.4 times what households in the Wokingham council area earn in a year.
What makes Charvil stand out
The 3 things Charvil does most differently from other towns.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
11% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Median sale, £ thousands
Housing
2.4 times the typical UK town’s £277K
Standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026.
91%of UK towns of 2,500 to 10,000 people
Safety
of UK towns of 2,500 to 10,000 people
Per resident, police.uk, 3 years.
How Charvil grades
Each subject compared with the 2,160 UK towns with an overall grade (schools within England), ordered by how far Charvil is from typical. American towns are graded separately.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →HealthLife expectancy 83.7 for men, 87 for womenA+Open →SchoolsPrimary results beat 83% of towns in England; secondary results beat 92% of towns in EnglandAOpen →Hazard riskDOpen →Safety10.6 violent and sexual offences and 8.1 home and vehicle crimes per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026AOpen →WalkabilityCOpen →Cost of livingrent £1,466 a monthB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
History3 listed buildingsD−Open →Outdoors68% live within 400 m of a park; 6% of land within 5 km is National Park or National LandscapeC−Open →Civic life1.6 local charities per 1,000 residents; 28% live within 1 km of a libraryC+Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Charvil.
Health
Life expectancy in Charvil is longer than in 95% of UK towns
Women here live to 87 on average and men to 83.7 (2019–23). At the census, 89% of people in Charvil called their health good or very good, above both Berkshire’s towns (87%) and England’s towns (82%). Charvil has no GP practice of its own; the nearest is 1 miles away.
89%good or very good healthA+Health Grade
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 89%Fair 8%Bad or very bad 3%
| Census 2021 | Charvil | Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 89% | 87% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 11% | 13% | 17% |
83.7
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
87
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL
History
Much of Charvil is a conservation area: 100% of its land, more than Berkshire’s towns or England’s towns
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Of Charvil’s land, 100% lies in conservation areas, above both Berkshire’s towns (23%) and England’s towns (7%). 0% of homes were built before 1919. Charvil has 3 listed buildings on Historic England’s list: 0 Grade I, 0 Grade II*.
3listed buildingsD−History Grade
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I0
Grade II*0
Grade II3
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
0%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
9
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Safety
Charvil has less crime per resident than 91% of the 1,308 UK towns of 2,500 to 10,000 people
Violent crime ran at 10.6 per 1,000 residents a year, below both Berkshire’s towns (20.4) and England’s towns (22). Police recorded 100 crimes inside Charvil’s built-up area in the 12 months to August 2026, plus 8 reports of anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences were 38% of the crimes; the police category includes harassment and stalking.
10.6violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a yearASafety Grade
Compared with UK towns its sizeLess crime per resident than 91% of the 1,308 UK towns of 2,500 to 10,000 people: less crime than most for its size. Context only, not part of the grade.
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual38
Vehicle crime22
Other theft12
Public order10
Damage & arson8
Other crime4
Burglary2
Shoplifting1
Anti-social8
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
10.6
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
8.1
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
1.2
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
100
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Walking, cycling and public transport carry fewer commuters in Charvil than in Berkshire’s towns or England’s towns: 11%
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 54% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
Charvil sits below both Berkshire’s towns (24%) and England’s towns (27%) on this measure. 26% of commuters travelled under 5 km to work.
11%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving87%
On foot4%
Train4%
Bicycle2%
Bus1%
Underground, tram1%
26%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
54%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£83K
mean household income, before tax
1.4%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
C
Walkability: more walkable than 34% of UK towns
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
HousingCost of living grade B−
Most households in Charvil own their home: 83%, more than in Berkshire’s towns or across England’s towns
That puts Charvil above both Berkshire’s towns (63%) and England’s towns (61%). 9% of households rent privately.
£653Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Charvil£653K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £756,250 | 66 |
| Semi-detached | £598,000 | 17 |
| Terraced | £395,000 | 16 |
| Flat or maisonette | £330,000 | 5 |
83%
of households own their home · England 61%
9%
rent privately · England 21%
£1,466
average private rent a month, Wokingham council area
£2,514
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Who lives here
Charvil is a graduates’ town: 49% hold a degree, more than in Berkshire’s towns or England’s towns
On this, Charvil is above both Berkshire’s towns (40%) and England’s towns (34%). Under-15s account for 20% of the population. Half the people of Charvil are older than 44.2.
44.2median age
CharvilBerkshireEngland
Ages · share of residents
17%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications10%
Apprenticeship3%
A levels or similar15%
Degree level49%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
About an even split. Across England, 51% of residents are women.
| Charvil | Berkshire | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 20% | 29% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 31% | 25% | 25% |
| 65+ | 17% | 15% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Degree level | 49% | 40% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · Berkshire and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
Nearby attractions
All attractions →Caversham Park and 2 more in and around Charvil
Museums, castles, gardens and days out in and near Charvil. Best known first.
Historic houseCaversham Park4.6 km outside town, to the west
MuseumThe Museum Of Berkshire Aviation2.1 km outside town, to the southHistoric siteHistoric siteDH Vampire4.4 km outside town, to the northPlaces: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (2)
- Caversham Park: Yablochko (Uploads), CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Museum Of Berkshire Aviation: Subarite, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Charvil
14pages on Charvil
The big questions
SafetyA10.6 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingB−Median home £653K · rent £1,466 a monthHousing27 sold in 12 months · busiest street The HawthornsSchoolsAHealthA+Life expectancy 83.7 (men), 87 (women)Work & commuteA+63% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazardsD4.3% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Out and about
Charvil’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
TwyfordSonningHurstWoodleyWargraveLower ShiplakeWinnershCharvil
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvil | 3,158 | — | A+ | B− | A | A+ |
| Twyford | 8,072 | 1 | A+ | B+ | A− | A+ |
| Sonning | 1,615 | 1.2 | — | B− | A | A− |
| Hurst | 1,009 | 1.7 | — | B− | A | A+ |
| Woodley | 28,019 | 1.8 | A+ | A− | B+ | B+ |
| Wargrave | 2,896 | 2 | A+ | B− | A− | A+ |
| Lower Shiplake | 1,086 | 2.5 | — | C | A+ | A+ |
| Winnersh | 8,904 | 3.1 | A+ | B+ | B | B+ |
Sonning, Hurst and Lower Shiplake have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Charvil
Is Charvil expensive to live in?
Homes cost more than in most UK towns: the median sale over three years was £652,500, against £277,000 in the typical UK town. By type: flats £330,000, terraced houses £395,000, semi-detached houses £598,000 and detached houses £756,250. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of UK towns, so cost of living still grades B−.
Are schools in Charvil good?
GCSE results beat 92% of towns in England, and primary results beat 83% (Department for Education, Attainment 8 and Key Stage 2). Places are handled by Wokingham council.
Does Charvil flood?
Surface water isn’t included. Check a specific address on GOV.UK’s flood risk service.
About Charvil
Town in Berkshire, England
Charvil is a built-up area of 3,158 people, in the Wokingham council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 3,158 (Census 2021)
- Council
- Wokingham
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- South East
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
- ONS code
- E63005009
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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