Town Pop. 330

Living in Knowl Hill: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Knowl Hill is 42/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 30/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG10 postcode district.

The RG10 district averages 52/100, putting Knowl Hill 10 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 9 points below the RG10 district's 86/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG10 postcode district.

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Knowl Hill scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
603 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 90 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 791% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 738% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 731% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Henley Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bath Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Knowl Hill Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital5.9 mi
Wexham Park Hospital10.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWargrave Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,995 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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.9%Student4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
13
Wargrave 2.2 mi
Shiplake 2.5 mi
Twyford 2.5 mi
J9B A404(M) 2.9 mi
J9B A404(M) 2.9 mi
J9A A404(M) 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Knowl Hill 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

Hare Hatch 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Waltham St Lawrence 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Littlewick Green 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Holloway (Windsor and Maidenhead) 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Burchett's Green 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woolley Green 66 2.3 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Shiplake 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knowl Hill a nice place to live?

Knowl Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knowl Hill is 42/100, 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 Knowl Hill?

Knowl Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 199 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knowl Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Knowl Hill are Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy and Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Knowl Hill in total.

Knowl Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Knowl Hill

RG10 52 ⇄

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