Why live in Berkshire?
With historic Windsor Castle and towns such as Ascot and Henley, the reputation speaks for itself, yet day-to-day life feels more relaxed than the postcode suggests. Ancient woodland, rolling chalk downs and riverside walks complement well-connected towns, offering a balance that’s hard to match. Close enough to London for an easy daily commute and far enough away to leave it behind on the weekend.
The value of living in Berkshire
Elivia Homes new builds offer air source heat pumps, high-performance insulation and EV charging points as standard, keeping running costs down for the long term. With Stamp Duty support, Part Exchange and Smooth Move, the move itself is designed to be as simple as the lifestyle that follows it. Incentives vary by development and plot. Speak to your Sales Consultant for details. T&Cs apply.
What about schools?
Close to 100 Ofsted Outstanding schools across the county.
- Wellington College is one of the country's most prestigious independents.
- Strong state secondaries and well-known grammar schools across Wokingham, Reading and the surrounding area.
How easy is the commute?
It’s one of the best commuter areas in the country. Berkshire has some of the fastest rail links to London in the country.
- Reading to London Paddington in 23 minutes
- Bracknell to London Waterloo from 57 minutes
- Maidenhead to London Paddington from 20 minutes
- M4, M3 and M25 for road links west and into London
