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Living in Binfield Heath: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Binfield Heath comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the RG9 postcode district, Binfield Heath ranks 10th.

The RG9 district averages 49/100, putting Binfield Heath 11 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Binfield Heath sits 9 points below the RG9 district figure of 84/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Binfield Heath scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
222.2 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 33 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 486% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Long Dean 10 crimes
  3. 3 Devil'S Hill 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.143 · PM2.5 6.718 · PM10 10.546 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Shiplake Church of England 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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital3.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital14.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryEmmer Green Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,484 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired24%Student4.9%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership67.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
20
Shiplake 1.9 mi
Wargrave 2.1 mi
Henley-on-Thames 2.4 mi
J10 M4 5.8 mi
J10 M4 5.9 mi
J11 M4 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Binfield Heath 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

Shiplake 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Shiplake 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Henley-on-Thames 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chalkhouse Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Caversham 69 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sonning Common 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield Peppard 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tokers Green 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Binfield Heath a nice place to live?

Binfield Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Binfield Heath is 38/100, 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 Binfield Heath?

Binfield Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Binfield Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Binfield Heath is Shiplake Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Binfield Heath in total.

Binfield Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Binfield Heath

RG9 49 ⇄

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