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Living in Hare Hatch: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hare Hatch comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the RG10 postcode district, Hare Hatch ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 38 points above the RG10 district's 53/100. Safety (93) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Hare Hatch in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG10 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hare Hatch scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
265.6 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 46 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 381% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bath Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Mc Crae'S Walk 8 crimes
  3. 3 Middlefields 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.026 · PM2.5 6.925 · PM10 11.025 µg/m³
71
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital5.4 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWargrave Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,456 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.8%Retired29.3%Student3.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.7%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.9%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Wokingham · 2026-27
A £1,665
B £1,943
C £2,220
D £2,498
E £3,053
F £3,608
G £4,163
H £4,996
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Wargrave 1.4 mi
Twyford 1.5 mi
Shiplake 2 mi
J9B A404(M) 3.9 mi
J9B A404(M) 3.9 mi
J10 M4 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hare Hatch 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

Knowl Hill 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Waltham St Lawrence 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Shiplake 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shiplake 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Littlewick Green 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hare Hatch a nice place to live?

Hare Hatch is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hare Hatch is 56/100, 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 Hare Hatch?

Hare Hatch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hare Hatch?

Among the top-rated schools in Hare Hatch are Robert Piggott CofE Infant School and Robert Piggott CofE Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hare Hatch in total.

Hare Hatch in context

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Postcode districts in Hare Hatch

RG10 52 ⇄

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