Town Pop. 816

Living in Penton Hook: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Penton Hook scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Penton Hook most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 15/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the KT16 postcode district. Against the wider KT16 district average of 51/100, that is 7 points below. Economic health (82) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see KT16 postcode district.

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Penton Hook scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
15
658.1 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 154 crimes
↑ 467% above national average
Drugs 130 crimes
↑ 4727% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 89 crimes
↑ 618% above national average
Public order 48 crimes
↑ 805% above national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Theme/Adventure Park 229 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 46 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Wharf 42 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 13 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
65
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 26 within 4km
1Good
  • Laleham CofE VA 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
37
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E1.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital1.9 mi
Hillingdon Hospital7.9 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryChertsey Health Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,061 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across Runnymede
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired27.7%Student7.4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Runnymede · 2026-27
A £1,662
B £1,939
C £2,216
D £2,493
E £3,047
F £3,601
G £4,155
H £4,986
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Chertsey 1.4 mi
Staines 1.9 mi
Shepperton 2.2 mi
J2 M3 1.4 mi
J12 M25 1.8 mi
J12 M25 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Penton Hook 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

Laleham 64 0.6 mi away ⇄
Staines-upon-Thames 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chertsey 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thorpe 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lyne 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Addlestone 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Spelthorne) 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Halliford 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Egham 53 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penton Hook a nice place to live?

Penton Hook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penton Hook is 44/100, 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 Penton Hook?

Crime levels in Penton Hook are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 15/100. There were 537 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Penton Hook?

Among the top-rated schools in Penton Hook is Laleham CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Penton Hook in total.

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Postcode districts in Penton Hook

KT16 51 ⇄

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