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Living in Holme Green: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holme Green is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 37/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Holme Green places 6th of 8 in the RG40 postcode district. The RG40 district averages 57/100, putting Holme Green 9 points below its own postcode area. Its schools score runs 9 points below the RG40 district's 59/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG40 postcode district.

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Holme Green scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
345.1 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 49 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 362% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grove Close 50 crimes
  2. 2 Easthampstead Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Redlake Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
50
4 schools in area · 37 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • Chiltern Way Academy WokinghamSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Floreat Montague Park Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Crispin's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Teresa's Catholic AcademyPrimary · 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
25
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital6.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWokingham Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity2,951 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired16.1%Student3%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership62%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Wokingham 1.6 mi
Crowthorne 2.2 mi
Bracknell 2.8 mi
J10 M4 2.9 mi
J10 M4 2.9 mi
J4 M3 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Holme Green 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

Gardeners Green 50 0.5 mi away ⇄
Chapel Green 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Crowthorne 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Binfield 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bracknell 61 2.6 mi away ⇄
Finchampstead 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sindlesham 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newell Green 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winnersh 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Garrison 51 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holme Green a nice place to live?

Holme Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holme Green is 48/100, 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 Holme Green?

Holme Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holme Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Holme Green are Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham, Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Nursery and St Crispin's School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Holme Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Holme Green

RG40 57 ⇄

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