Town Pop. 632

Living in Beenham: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Beenham is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Beenham places 3rd of 25 in the RG7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Beenham sits 49 points above the RG7 district figure of 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89) and economic health (85). Below 30/100: lifestyle (9), healthcare (11), schools (20) and transport (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG7 postcode district.

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Beenham scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
93.4 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 26 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bath Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Lockside Court 11 crimes
  3. 3 Clay Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.141 · PM2.5 6.182 · PM10 9.938 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 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
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital8.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital9.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bucklebury Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,586 patients per GP
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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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired22.9%Student3.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Aldermaston 1.1 mi
Midgham 1.8 mi
Theale 3.5 mi
J12 M4 3.9 mi
J12 M4 4.2 mi
J13 M4 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beenham 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

Aldermaston Wharf 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Padworth 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Chapel Row 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (West Berkshire) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Bucklebury 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beenham a nice place to live?

Beenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beenham 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 Beenham?

Beenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beenham?

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

Beenham in context

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Postcode districts in Beenham

RG7 45 ⇄

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