College Town sits within the Owlsmoor and College Town neighbourhood, and it's a quiet, family-friendly suburb with crime rates well below average and falling further each year. Local schools are a real strength, with College Town Primary and Sandhurst School both rated Good, while nearby Sandhurst and Crowthorne add further choice, including Edgbarrow School and Wellington College. Everyday amenities cover the basics well, with restaurants, pharmacies and two parks within walking distance, and house prices sit mid-market for the area, with some of the more affordable flats around making it accessible for first-time buyers. Getting around relies mainly on the car, with the A321 and A30 providing straightforward links, though public transport is more limited than in neighbouring Sandhurst and Crowthorne, both of which benefit from railway stations and direct trains to Reading and London Waterloo. This trade-off suits the near 4 in 10 residents who now work from home, a trend echoed across the wider area, from Blackwater and Hawley to Old Dean, where flexible working has clearly reshaped how people use their local neighbourhood. Looking at the surrounding wards, a consistent picture emerges: low and falling crime, good air quality, and strong local schools right across Sandhurst and Crowthorne's catchment. House prices vary more noticeably further out, with Crowthorne commanding some of the higher prices for semi-detached and terraced homes, while Old Dean and St Michaels offer better value for families. For anyone considering College Town itself, you get a settled, well-connected pocket of this wider area, with the convenience of local shops and schools balanced against reliance on a car for commuting and wider amenities.