Town Pop. 14,602

Living in Crowthorne: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crowthorne scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 52/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Crowthorne places 3rd of 8 in the RG40 postcode district.

That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (88) and economic health (87) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG40 postcode district.

58
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Crowthorne scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 375 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Shoplifting 110 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 80 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 185 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arlott Green 151 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 79 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 68 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding8Good3Ungraded
  • Edgbarrow SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Hatch Ride Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • New Scotland Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oaklands Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oaklands Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Owlsmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, BracknellPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wildmoor Heath SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Crowthorne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital3.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital7.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,828 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
78
Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%
available across Bracknell Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 417 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.6%Student6.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.7%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Bracknell Forest · 2026-27
A £1,510
B £1,762
C £2,013
D £2,265
E £2,768
F £3,272
G £3,775
H £4,530
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Crowthorne 0.9 mi
Sandhurst 1.7 mi
Blackwater 2.9 mi
J4 M3 4.3 mi
J4 M3 4.3 mi
J10 M4 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 123
Detached £691,250 48
Semi-detached £475,000 30
Terraced £395,000 16
Flat / Maisonette £265,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£211k £397k £588k £774k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Gardeners Green 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Holme Green 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chapel Green 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Finchampstead 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Hart) 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Yateley 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Eversley Cross 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Hart) 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bracknell 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eversley Centre 42 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowthorne a nice place to live?

Crowthorne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Crowthorne is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Crowthorne?

Crowthorne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 936 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crowthorne?

Among the top-rated schools in Crowthorne are Edgbarrow School, Hatch Ride Primary School and New Scotland Hill Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Crowthorne in total.

What are house prices like in Crowthorne?

The current median house price in Crowthorne is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £691,250, semi-detached £475,000, terraced £395,000, flat £265,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 123 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Crowthorne in context

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Postcode districts in Crowthorne

RG40 57 ⇄
RG45 55 ⇄

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