Town Pop. 3,500

Living in Binfield: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Binfield comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the RG42 postcode district, Binfield ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 20 points above the RG42 district's 73/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (83). On the national picture that lands Binfield in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see RG42 postcode district.

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Binfield scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
82.6 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 121 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Apsey Court 18 crimes
  2. 2 Ganton Mews 17 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 17 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
49
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • King's Academy OakwoodPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Binfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • King's Academy BinfieldSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • King's Academy Meadow ValePrimary · inspected 2019
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital6.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital7.2 mi
Wexham Park Hospital10.3 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 surgeryEvergreen Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity2,965 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%
available across Bracknell Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 174 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate65.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired20.6%Student3.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Bracknell Forest · 2026-27
A £1,510
B £1,762
C £2,013
D £2,265
E £2,768
F £3,272
G £3,775
H £4,530
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
31
Bracknell 1.9 mi
Wokingham 2.9 mi
Martins Heron 3 mi
J10 M4 2.6 mi
J10 M4 3.4 mi
J8/9 M4 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £542,500 36
Detached £725,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£227k £401k £580k £754k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newell Green 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bracknell 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Jealott's Hill 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shurlock Row 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Holme Green 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chapel Green 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gardeners Green 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Row 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
West End (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Paley Street 52 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Binfield a nice place to live?

Binfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Binfield is 56/100, 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 Binfield?

Binfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 289 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Binfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Binfield are King's Academy Oakwood, Binfield Church of England Primary School and King's Academy Binfield, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Binfield in total.

What are house prices like in Binfield?

The current median house price in Binfield is £542,500, around 90% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £725,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Binfield in context

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Postcode districts in Binfield

RG42 58 ⇄

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