Town Pop. 8,895

Living in Winnersh: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winnersh is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Winnersh most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG10 postcode district.

The RG10 district averages 52/100, putting Winnersh 7 points above its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Winnersh sits 19 points above the RG10 district figure of 37/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see RG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
67.7 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 249 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 49 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 130 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 52 crimes
  2. 2 Sadler'S Court 35 crimes
  3. 3 Rainbow Park 24 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13 µg/m³
67
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
56
6 schools in area · 34 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • 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
  • Winnersh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
27
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital2.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital9.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryBrookside Group Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,299 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 181 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate65.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.6%Unemployed2.9%Retired18.8%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
48
Winnersh 0.1 mi
Winnersh Triangle 0.6 mi
Earley 1.7 mi
J10 M4 0.8 mi
J10 M4 1.5 mi
J11 M4 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £467,500 38
Detached £674,000 15
Terraced £403,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£364k £490k £620k £746k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sindlesham 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Woodley 68 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Arborfield 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Cross 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chapel Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Garrison 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shinfield 61 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winnersh a nice place to live?

Winnersh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Winnersh is 59/100, 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 Winnersh?

Winnersh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 602 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winnersh?

Among the top-rated schools in Winnersh are Bearwood Primary School, The Forest School and The Hawthorns Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Winnersh in total.

What are house prices like in Winnersh?

The current median house price in Winnersh is £467,500, around 64% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £674,000, terraced £403,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Winnersh in context

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Postcode districts in Winnersh

RG10 52 ⇄
RG41 62 ⇄

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