Town Pop. 158

Living in Inkpen: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Inkpen comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That is the highest score of the 10 places in the RG17 postcode district.

It scores 11 points above the RG17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its broadband score runs 58 points above the RG17 district's 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (90). For the surrounding area, see RG17 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Inkpen scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
430.4 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 21 crimes
↑ 299% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 1110% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1529% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 716% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 386% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mant Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Inkpen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital15.3 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Howells & Partners1.5 mi
GP capacity1,177 patients per GP
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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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.1%Student3.3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership66.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
28
Kintbury 1.7 mi
Hungerford 3.2 mi
Bedwyn 5.9 mi
J14 M4 4.9 mi
J14 M4 5.4 mi
J13 M4 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Inkpen 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

Lower Green 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Kintbury 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ham 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ball Hill 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hungerford 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shalbourne 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woolton Hill and Highclere 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Vernham Street and Little Down 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Boxford (West Berkshire) 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Horris Hill 47 5.7 mi away ⇄
Great Bedwyn 47 5.9 mi away ⇄
Burghclere Common 40 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Inkpen a nice place to live?

Inkpen is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Inkpen is 55/100, 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 Inkpen?

Inkpen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Inkpen

RG17 44 ⇄

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