Town Pop. 640

Living in Aldermaston Wharf: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aldermaston Wharf scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 25 scored places sharing the RG7 postcode district, Aldermaston Wharf ranks 22nd.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (13), lifestyle (17), transport (21) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG7 postcode district.

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Aldermaston Wharf scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
506.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 116 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↑ 958% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 681% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Paices Hill 43 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 32 crimes
  3. 3 Kestrels Mead 14 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.18 · PM2.5 6.265 · PM10 10.572 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Beenham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital8.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital17.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bucklebury Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,586 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.4%Student4.4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax West Berkshire · 2026-27
A £1,670
B £1,948
C £2,227
D £2,505
E £3,062
F £3,618
G £4,175
H £5,010
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Aldermaston 0.2 mi
Midgham 1.7 mi
Theale 3.5 mi
J12 M4 4 mi
J12 M4 4.2 mi
J11 M4 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aldermaston Wharf in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lower Padworth 44 0.7 mi away ⇄
Beenham 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chapel Row 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burghfield Common 43 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldermaston Wharf a nice place to live?

Aldermaston Wharf has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aldermaston Wharf is 41/100, 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 Aldermaston Wharf?

Aldermaston Wharf has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 324 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldermaston Wharf?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldermaston Wharf is Beenham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Aldermaston Wharf in total.

Aldermaston Wharf in context

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Postcode districts in Aldermaston Wharf

RG7 45 ⇄

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