Town Pop. 1,220

Living in Hurst: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hurst scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Hurst places 9th of 13 in the RG10 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the RG10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
96.7 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 44 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hinton Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary, HurstPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Colleton Primary 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
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital4.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital9.1 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLoddon Vale Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity2,205 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.7%Student4.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.7%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary10.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Twyford 1.8 mi
Winnersh 2 mi
Winnersh Triangle 2.2 mi
J10 M4 1.1 mi
J10 M4 1.9 mi
J9B A404(M) 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hurst 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

Shurlock Row 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Winnersh 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Woodley 68 2.3 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Waltham St Lawrence 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sindlesham 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hare Hatch 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Binfield 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurst a nice place to live?

Hurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hurst is 45/100, 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 Hurst?

Hurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Hurst are St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst and The Colleton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hurst in total.

Hurst in context

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Postcode districts in Hurst

RG10 52 ⇄

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