Town Pop. 1,426

Living in Hermitage: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hermitage is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Hermitage most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the RG18 postcode district. The RG18 district averages 57/100, putting Hermitage 13 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Hermitage sits 19 points above the RG18 district figure of 71/100. For the surrounding area, see RG18 postcode district.

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Hermitage scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
55.4 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 25 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hampstead Norreys Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Newbury Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.006 · PM2.5 6.151 · PM10 10.286 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Hermitage 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
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital13.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13.6 mi
Great Western Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Downland Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,727 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate65.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired20.5%Student4.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
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
Newbury Racecourse 4.2 mi
Thatcham 4.5 mi
Newbury 4.6 mi
J13 M4 1.2 mi
J13 M4 2.1 mi
J14 M4 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £528,750 16
Detached £660,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£377k £483k £592k £698k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Curridge 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cold Ash 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chieveley 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hampstead Norreys 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Bucklebury 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thatcham 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Peasemore 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Compton (West Berkshire) 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chapel Row 48 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hermitage a nice place to live?

Hermitage has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hermitage 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 Hermitage?

Hermitage is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hermitage?

Among the top-rated schools in Hermitage is Hermitage Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hermitage in total.

What are house prices like in Hermitage?

The current median house price in Hermitage is £528,750, around 86% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £660,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

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Postcode districts in Hermitage

RG18 57 ⇄

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