Crowthorne: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Berkshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across RG45.
Crowthorne DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Crowthorne
The Crowthorne rental market in Berkshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,481 pcm and rents up roughly 5.8% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across RG45.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Crowthorne.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
25 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Crowthorne.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £606 | £7,272 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,154 | £13,848 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,443 | £17,316 |
| 3-bed house | £1,847 | £22,164 |
| 4-bed house | £2,381 | £28,572 |
Featured properties in Crowthorne
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across RG45.
Buying in Crowthorne
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£345,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.2%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
High
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Crowthorne face medium competition with prices around £345,000 and growth of about 3.2% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Crowthorne
With an average property price near £345,000 and gross yields around 5.8%, Crowthorne offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.2% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.9/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Crowthorne — nobody else has this.
- 1Garden flats
- 23 bed houses
- 32 bed flats
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Crowthorne
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowthorne Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Crowthorne | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Crowthorne Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Crowthorne Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2 mi |
| Crowthorne Community College | Secondary | Good | 2 mi |
| The Crowthorne Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
Family facilities
- Crowthorne Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Crowthorne
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Crowthorne Brasserie
0.9 mi from Crowthorne centre
Spice of Crowthorne
1.1 mi from Crowthorne centre
Bella Cucina
1.4 mi from Crowthorne centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.2 mi from Crowthorne centre
Crowthorne Tandoori
1.9 mi from Crowthorne centre
Coffee & Co, Crowthorne
1.1 mi from Crowthorne centre
Socialising in Crowthorne
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Crowthorne
2.2 mi from Crowthorne centre
The Railway Tavern
2.2 mi from Crowthorne centre
Vault Bar
0.3 mi from Crowthorne centre
Crowthorne Live Lounge
1.4 mi from Crowthorne centre
The Riverside Inn
0.6 mi from Crowthorne centre
Crowthorne Shopping Centre
0.8 mi from Crowthorne centre
Things to do in Crowthorne
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Crowthorne Sports & Fitness
0.4 mi from Crowthorne centre
Crowthorne Cricket Club
1.9 mi from Crowthorne centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.3 mi from Crowthorne centre
Crowthorne Cinema
0.5 mi from Crowthorne centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.9 mi from Crowthorne centre
Crowthorne Adventure Park
0.5 mi from Crowthorne centre
Commuting from Crowthorne
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 36 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 27 min |
| Reading | Train | 20 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 20 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 19 min |
Local developments in Crowthorne
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Crowthorne town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near RG45
Approved
Crowthorne retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Crowthorne
Verified contractors covering RG45 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Crowthorne
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Crowthorne
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Crowthorne
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Crowthorne
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Crowthorne must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Berkshire.
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