Town Pop. 155

Living in Boxford (West Berkshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boxford (West Berkshire) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 95/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the RG20 postcode district, Boxford (West Berkshire) ranks 10th. Against the wider RG20 district average of 44/100, that is 5 points below. On economic health specifically, Boxford (West Berkshire) sits 14 points above the RG20 district figure of 81/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG20 postcode district.

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Boxford (West Berkshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
400 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 16 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 944% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pebble Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 School Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.937 · PM2.5 5.96 · PM10 10.293 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital15.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Downland Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,708 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.9%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership66.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
6
Kintbury 3.7 mi
Newbury 4.1 mi
Newbury Racecourse 4.6 mi
J13 M4 2.9 mi
J13 M4 3.8 mi
J14 M4 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Boxford (West Berkshire) 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

Welford (West Berkshire) 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Shefford 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chieveley 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chaddleworth 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Curridge 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Peasemore 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kintbury 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hermitage 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
East Garston 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cold Ash 50 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boxford (West Berkshire) a nice place to live?

Boxford (West Berkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boxford (West Berkshire) is 39/100, 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 Boxford (West Berkshire)?

Boxford (West Berkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Boxford (West Berkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Boxford (West Berkshire)

RG20 44 ⇄

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