Town Pop. 413

Living in Hampstead Norreys: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hampstead Norreys comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Hampstead Norreys most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the RG18 postcode district, Hampstead Norreys ranks 4th. Hampstead Norreys is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider RG18 district average of 57/100, that is 13 points below. For the surrounding area, see RG18 postcode district.

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Hampstead Norreys scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  2. 2 Folly View 6 crimes
  3. 3 Forge Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.389 · PM2.5 6.211 · PM10 10.866 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital11.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Downland Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,812 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired20.8%Student4.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership51.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax West Berkshire · 2026-27
A £1,670
B £1,948
C £2,227
D £2,505
E £3,062
F £3,618
G £4,175
H £5,010
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
3
Goring & Streatley 5.2 mi
Thatcham 6.2 mi
Pangbourne 6.3 mi
J13 M4 3.4 mi
J13 M4 4.2 mi
J12 M4 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hampstead Norreys in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Compton (West Berkshire) 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hermitage 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chieveley 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Curridge 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cold Ash 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Ilsley 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Basildon 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Peasemore 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Bucklebury 45 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampstead Norreys a nice place to live?

Hampstead Norreys has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hampstead Norreys is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hampstead Norreys?

Hampstead Norreys is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hampstead Norreys?

Among the top-rated schools in Hampstead Norreys is Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hampstead Norreys in total.

Hampstead Norreys in context

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Postcode districts in Hampstead Norreys

RG18 57 ⇄

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