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Living in Brimpton Common: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brimpton Common comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Brimpton Common places 22nd of 25 in the RG7 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (4), schools (9), lifestyle (11) and transport (21) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see RG7 postcode district.

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Brimpton Common scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
844.7 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 76 crimes
↑ 1008% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 2951% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 1185% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 1169% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 997% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Brimpton Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.295 · PM2.5 6.081 · PM10 10.292 µg/m³
76
Green Space 52
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • The Hurst SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital6.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital11.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTadley Medical Partnership1.7 mi
GP capacity1,203 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired23.3%Student3.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Midgham 2.3 mi
Thatcham 3.2 mi
Aldermaston 3.4 mi
J12 M4 7.4 mi
J12 M4 7.4 mi
J13 M4 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Brimpton Common 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

Ashford Hill 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pamber Green 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston Wharf 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brimpton Common a nice place to live?

Brimpton Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brimpton Common is 41/100, 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 Common?

Brimpton Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brimpton Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Brimpton Common is The Hurst School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brimpton Common in total.

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Postcode districts in Brimpton Common

RG7 45 ⇄

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