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RG29

HOOK

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG29 encompasses HOOK and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £686,056
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£686,056

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

139% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

203 Mbps

Property Prices in RG29

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG29 is £686,056, which is 17% above the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG29 cost 139.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG29 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £997,083 86
Semi-detached £534,462 65
Terraced £466,862 39
Flat £229,661 31
All types £686,056 232

5-Year Price History

£639K £671K £702K £734K £765K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG29

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG29 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG29

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG29 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Buryfields Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Mayhill Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Long Sutton Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lord Wandsworth College Other Not inspected mi
Robert May's School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,162

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG29 are 203.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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203.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

44%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG29 is collected by Hart. The Band D rate is £2,079/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG29 — HOOK

Area Summary

RG29 (HOOK) offers above-average property prices (£686,056, 139% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (203 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG29 HOOK

What is the average house price in RG29 HOOK?
The average house price in RG29 (HOOK) is £686,056, based on 232 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 139% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.
Is RG29 HOOK a safe area to live?
Crime in RG29 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG29 HOOK?
The population of RG29 (HOOK) is approximately 103,162 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG29?
The average broadband download speed in RG29 is 203 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 44%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG29 HOOK?
There are 5 schools in or near RG29. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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