An Oxfordshire neighbourhood praised for having energetic residents yet without a pub or corner shop has secured a position among the country’s most exclusive communities.

According to The Telegraph, many individuals dream of country living, and drawing on exclusive Savills research, Telegraph Money released lists of Britain’s wealthiest villages arranged by county.

The outlet clarified it merged multiple benchmarks to assemble the ranking, encompassing high-end house prices, a participatory population, a lively community centre, top-quality drinking establishments, neighbourhood businesses and sporting facilities – components that characterise an exceptional village.

The publication additionally assessed whether the area offers scenic countryside views, carries historic importance, and fulfills the standards of a classic English village, complete with a village green, pond for waterfowl and potentially properties with thatched roofs.

Oxfordshire settlement ranks among UK’s most prestigious

Settlements across the United Kingdom feature in the compilation, with every county represented by one community deemed the most prosperous in that region.

Regarding elegant charm, The Telegraph observes that Harpsden boasts a lively neighbourhood and provides closeness to Henley Golf Club alongside easy reach to London and Reading.

The journalists described Harpsden as positioned on the outskirts of Henley-on-Thames and the Chiltern Hills National Landscape, a well-connected settlement sitting just half a mile from the Isis, placing it along the distinguished stretch of riverside communities between London and Reading.

The church, St Margaret of Antioch, encourages socialising, organising get-togethers, lunches and concerts, while the delightful village hall and playing fields host pastimes ranging from dance classes and the Henley Players Theatre Group to cricket and football.

It also borders Henley Golf Club.

The Telegraph noted that although Harpsden has no shop or post office or pub, Henley stands close by with abundant facilities.

Did you spot Harpsden in Midsomer Murders? The village acted as a filming site for the ITV series.

What are property values like in Harpsden?

Rightmove data shows that Harpsden house prices average £565,000 over the past year. Overall, historical sale prices in Harpsden over the last year declined by 70% compared to the previous year and dropped by 73% from the 2012 peak of £2,090,000.

The typical home price in the village amounts to £1,426,412, per The Telegraph.