Town Pop. 1,821

Living in Kintbury: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kintbury comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Kintbury most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the RG17 postcode district.

It scores 8 points above the RG17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On broadband specifically, Kintbury sits 50 points above the RG17 district figure of 36/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG17 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Kintbury scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
89 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 60 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Haven 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Kintbury St Mary's C.E. 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
32
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital15 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,177 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.8%Student3.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
22
Kintbury 0.4 mi
Hungerford 3 mi
Newbury 5.4 mi
J14 M4 4 mi
J14 M4 4.5 mi
J13 M4 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£451k £485k £520k £555k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Inkpen 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Green 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ball Hill 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hungerford 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ham 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Boxford (West Berkshire) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woolton Hill and Highclere 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shalbourne 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Horris Hill 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 5.4 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Berkshire) 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Great Shefford 43 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kintbury a nice place to live?

Kintbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kintbury is 52/100, 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 Kintbury?

Kintbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kintbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Kintbury is Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kintbury in total.

What are house prices like in Kintbury?

The current median house price in Kintbury is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

Kintbury in context

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Postcode districts in Kintbury

RG17 44 ⇄

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