Town Pop. 7,052

Living in Twyford (Wokingham): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Twyford (Wokingham) scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG10 postcode district.

Safety (88) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Twyford (Wokingham) in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 115 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 109 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 92 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 134 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Estate 15 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
42
6 schools in area · 14 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Polehampton Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Colleton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Piggott SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Polehampton Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
38
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital4.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital11.3 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,884 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 200 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.2%Student4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.3%Skilled & technical27.6%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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
29
Twyford 0.3 mi
Wargrave 1.4 mi
Shiplake 2.3 mi
J10 M4 3.1 mi
J10 M4 3.7 mi
J9B A404(M) 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £548,000 59
Detached £870,000 21
Semi-detached £572,500 17
Terraced £409,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£258k £495k £739k £977k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Charvil 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hare Hatch 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shiplake 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Waltham St Lawrence 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Knowl Hill 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Shiplake 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woodley 68 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 2.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyford (Wokingham) a nice place to live?

Twyford (Wokingham) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Twyford (Wokingham) is 53/100, 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 Twyford (Wokingham)?

Twyford (Wokingham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 434 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Twyford (Wokingham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Twyford (Wokingham) are Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Robert Piggott CofE Infant School and Robert Piggott CofE Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Twyford (Wokingham) in total.

What are house prices like in Twyford (Wokingham)?

The current median house price in Twyford (Wokingham) is £548,000, around 92% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £870,000, semi-detached £572,500, terraced £409,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Twyford (Wokingham) in context

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Postcode districts in Twyford (Wokingham)

RG10 52 ⇄

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