Town Pop. 218

Living in Bishopsgate: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishopsgate comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 98/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Bishopsgate places 5th of 11 in the SL4 postcode district.

The SL4 district averages 61/100, putting Bishopsgate 8 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the SL4 district's 78/100. On the national picture that lands Bishopsgate in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see SL4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Bishopsgate scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Bishopsgate.
Or compare:
SL4 1AA SL4 2AA SL4 3AA SL4 4AA SL4 5AA SL4 6AA SL4 9AB SL4 TW20

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
867 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 60 crimes
↑ 726% above national average
Vehicle crime 33 crimes
↑ 3054% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 2045% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 655% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 817% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ouseley Road 44 crimes
  2. 2 Wick Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
69
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • King's Court First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Jude's CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital4.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E4.7 mi
Wexham Park Hospital5.6 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Health Centre1 mi
GP capacity2,033 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across Runnymede
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed3.6%Retired25.2%Student11.6%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 9% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Runnymede · 2026-27
A £1,662
B £1,939
C £2,216
D £2,493
E £3,047
F £3,601
G £4,155
H £4,986
Energy London 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
43
Egham 1.7 mi
Wraysbury 1.9 mi
Sunnymeads 2 mi
J13 M25 2 mi
J13 M25 2.3 mi
J14 M25 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishopsgate 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

Old Windsor and Wraysbury 60 1.1 mi away ⇄
Runnymede 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Egham 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hythe End 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Datchet 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Virginia Water 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thorpe 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Staines-upon-Thames 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stanwell Moor 38 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopsgate a nice place to live?

Bishopsgate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bishopsgate is 53/100, 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 Bishopsgate?

Bishopsgate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 189 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishopsgate?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishopsgate is King's Court First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bishopsgate in total.

Bishopsgate in context

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Postcode districts in Bishopsgate

SL4 61 ⇄
TW20 53 ⇄

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