Town Pop. 1,572

Living in Wargrave: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wargrave comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Wargrave places 7th of 13 in the RG10 postcode district. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Wargrave in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see RG10 postcode district.

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Wargrave scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
70 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 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bath Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Mc Crae'S Walk 8 crimes
  3. 3 Middlefields 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Robert Piggott CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Piggott SchoolSecondary · 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
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital4.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.3 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 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,422 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.3%Student6.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.7%Skilled & technical28.5%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)52%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 9% 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
23
Wargrave 0.4 mi
Shiplake 0.9 mi
Twyford 1.8 mi
J9B A404(M) 4.6 mi
J10 M4 4.6 mi
J9B A404(M) 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £850,000 19
Detached £1,250,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£419k £669k £926k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hare Hatch 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Shiplake 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shiplake 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Crazies Hill and Cockpole Green 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Knowl Hill 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Binfield Heath 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Waltham St Lawrence 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Henley-on-Thames 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wargrave a nice place to live?

Wargrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wargrave is 49/100, 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 Wargrave?

Wargrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wargrave?

Among the top-rated schools in Wargrave are Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, Robert Piggott CofE Junior School and The Piggott School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Wargrave in total.

What are house prices like in Wargrave?

The current median house price in Wargrave is £850,000, around 198% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,250,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

Wargrave in context

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Postcode districts in Wargrave

RG10 52 ⇄
RG9 49 ⇄

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