West Berkshire vs Wiltshire
A side-by-side comparison of the West Berkshire and Wiltshirelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Wiltshire is the more populous; council tax is lower in West Berkshire; West Berkshire has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| West Berkshire | Wiltshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,448 | 510,333 |
| Density | 229/km² | 157/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,505 | £2,572 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 91% | 83% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 60% |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | 22% |