Town Pop. 1,617

Living in Sindlesham: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sindlesham comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Sindlesham most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the RG41 postcode district.

The RG41 district averages 62/100, putting Sindlesham 5 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Sindlesham sits 9 points below the RG41 district figure of 63/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (90) and safety (84). Wider context for the surrounding area: RG41 postcode district.

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Sindlesham scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
161.4 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 94 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Shoplifting 49 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 52 crimes
  2. 2 Sadler'S Court 35 crimes
  3. 3 Russell Way 13 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
54
5 schools in area · 27 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Bearwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Forest SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Hawthorns Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wheatfield Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oak Tree SchoolSpecial
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital3.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital8.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoosehill Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,773 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate67.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired17.5%Student3.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.1%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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
40
Winnersh 0.9 mi
Winnersh Triangle 1.3 mi
Wokingham 2 mi
J10 M4 1.2 mi
J10 M4 2.2 mi
J11 M4 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £490,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£484k £503k £522k £541k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Winnersh 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Cross 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Arborfield 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 2.1 mi away ⇄
Woodley 68 2.4 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Garrison 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shinfield 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chapel Green 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Farley Hill 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holme Green 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sindlesham a nice place to live?

Sindlesham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sindlesham is 57/100, 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 Sindlesham?

Sindlesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 261 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sindlesham?

Among the top-rated schools in Sindlesham are Bearwood Primary School, The Forest School and The Hawthorns Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Sindlesham in total.

What are house prices like in Sindlesham?

The current median house price in Sindlesham is £490,000, around 72% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Sindlesham

RG41 62 ⇄

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