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Living in Brimpton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brimpton is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the RG19 postcode district. Against the wider RG19 district average of 53/100, that is 15 points below. Its economic health score runs 15 points above the RG19 district's 67/100. For the surrounding area, see RG19 postcode district.

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Brimpton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
265.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 549% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  3. 3 Brimpton Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.19 · PM2.5 6.065 · PM10 10.227 µg/m³
76
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Brimpton C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital11.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital19.9 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 surgeryBurdwood Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,035 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.8%Student3.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership69%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
23
Midgham 1.4 mi
Thatcham 2.2 mi
Aldermaston 3.1 mi
J13 M4 6.8 mi
J12 M4 7 mi
J12 M4 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brimpton 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

Brimpton Common 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Bucklebury 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thatcham 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston Wharf 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chapel Row 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Beenham 49 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brimpton a nice place to live?

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

Brimpton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brimpton?

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

Brimpton in context

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Postcode districts in Brimpton

RG19 53 ⇄
RG7 45 ⇄

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