These are the 5 cheapest places to live in Berkshire - including Bracknell

From its very own castle, a town centre which arguably should be called a city and it's surrounding quaint villages and market towns, it's no wonder people are looking to the Berkshire countryside as a desirable location to consider moving to.

Zoopla has compiled a list of the cheapest places to live in the county, based on the average price paid for properties – and Bracknell Forest has just made the cut.

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The list was calculated by looking at the average property values in a given area based on Zoopla estimates.

These are the five places across Berkshire where the lowest average house price was paid over the last 12 months.

1) Bracknell Forest

Average price paid: £358,678

Zoopla estimate: £401,230

Also dubbed as Berkshire's 'Silicon Valley', Bracknell is seen as the best town to move to if you're looking for work and commuting into London.

It's gorgeous Swinley Forest also boasts the likes of blockbuster films including Harry Potter and Netflix shows being filmed there.

2) Sandhurst

Average price paid: £388,479

Zoopla estimate: £386,158

Despite a satirical blog calling Sandhurst 'boring', the area is very attractive for families to move to.

Many people look to buying their first home in Bracknell, with a particular area in Sandhurst seeing an upsurge in interest from buyers looking to move out of London.

Their housing developments seem attractive to young couples looking to move to Berkshire but stay close to the capital.

3) Slough

Average price paid: £406,965

Zoopla estimate: £390,029

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This town in Berkshire has fast links into the city of London making it a perfect location for commuters.

It is also famous for having the largest industrial estate in single private ownership in Europe with over 17,000 jobs in 400 businesses.

4) Reading

Average price paid: £410,218

Zoopla estimate: £423,346

Believe it or not Reading has a lot of history as it used to be known for the 3Bs – beer, bulbs and biscuits – which underpinned its industry in the industrial revolution. Huntley and Palmer's biscuit factory was the largest in the world in its 19th century heyday.

Many people have argued that it should be a city, but despite its size and population it is technically isn't one.

It also has some beautiful attraction to visit including Caversham gardens, Abbey Ruins and it's famous Maiwand Lion

The town is also home to Reading FC who are fifth in the Championship table! Go Royals!

5) Crowthorne

Average price paid: £439,697

Zoopla estimate: £510,100

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