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Living in Burghfield Common: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burghfield Common scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 58/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 25 scored places sharing the RG7 postcode district, Burghfield Common ranks 20th. On broadband specifically, Burghfield Common sits 41 points above the RG7 district figure of 49/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (11), lifestyle (21) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
169.3 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 252 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 134 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 112 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Shoplifting 65 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 59 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 189 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 90 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 57 crimes
  3. 3 Kirtons Farm Road 43 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Garland Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Willink SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mrs Bland's Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital4.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital7.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMortimer Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,047 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 156 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate64.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired21.4%Student4.1%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
26
Mortimer 2.2 mi
Theale 2.5 mi
Aldermaston 3.2 mi
J12 M4 2.7 mi
J12 M4 3.1 mi
J11 M4 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £487,000 53
Detached £595,000 26
Semi-detached £417,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£379k £475k £575k £672k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Mortimer 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burghfield 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grazeley Green 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stratfield Mortimer 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Theale (West Berkshire) 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Padworth 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston Wharf 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beenham 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross 49 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burghfield Common a nice place to live?

Burghfield Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burghfield Common is 43/100, 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 Burghfield Common?

Burghfield Common has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 811 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burghfield Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Burghfield Common are Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, Garland Junior School and The Willink School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Burghfield Common in total.

What are house prices like in Burghfield Common?

The current median house price in Burghfield Common is £487,000, around 71% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £595,000, semi-detached £417,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burghfield Common in context

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Postcode districts in Burghfield Common

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