Burghfield is a village and large civil parish in West Berkshire, close to Reading. It has grown rapidly since the 1980s with new housing estates, making it a popular residential area for commuters to Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke and the M4 corridor.
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Burghfield is a village and large civil parish in West Berkshire, England, with a boundary with Reading. The settlement can trace its history back to before the Domesday Book, and was once home to three manors: Burghfield Regis, Burghfield Abbas, and Sheffield. Since the 1980s the population of Burghfield has nearly doubled with the construction of housing estates, making it a dormitory for Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke and the M4 corridor. The postal district is RG30. The village’s growth reflects its appeal as a residential community for commuters, while its historical roots provide a sense of character and continuity.