What Is Wokingham? (UK)

Wokingham is a market town in Berkshire, England — not a city, not a state.

• Location: ~35 mi (56 km) west of London; ~10 mi (16 km) southeast of Reading
• Population: ~110,000 (borough); ~35,000 (town proper)
• Governance: Wokingham Borough Council (unitary authority since 1998)
• History: Saxon origins ("Wocca's people's home"); medieval market charter; bell-founding industry
• Economy: Tech/commuting hub (Thames Valley); major employers: Oracle, Microsoft, Huawei, Waitrose HQ, automotive
• Transport: Two rail stations (Wokingham, Winnersh Triangle) → London Waterloo/Reading; M4 J10, A329(M)
• Notable: High GCSE results; Wokingham Festival; California Country Park; low unemployment

It's a prosperous, well-connected commuter town with strong schools and a historic center.