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Living in Chaddleworth: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chaddleworth scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Chaddleworth most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Chaddleworth places 6th of 13 in the RG20 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 70 points above the RG20 district's 29/100. For the surrounding area, see RG20 postcode district.

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Chaddleworth scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
334.6 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 39 crimes
↑ 361% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 1000% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Norris Field 8 crimes
  3. 3 Common Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.645 · PM2.5 6.029 · PM10 10.573 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital13.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital19.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.3 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 surgeryThe Downland Practice4.6 mi
GP capacity1,390 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate68.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired18.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership58.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
3
Kintbury 6.6 mi
Hungerford 7.2 mi
Newbury 7.6 mi
J14 M4 4.3 mi
J14 M4 4.6 mi
J13 M4 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Chaddleworth 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 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Shefford 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Peasemore 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Garston 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Boxford (West Berkshire) 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Eastbury 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chieveley 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
East Ilsley 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Curridge 36 5.9 mi away ⇄
Letcombe Regis 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hermitage 44 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chaddleworth a nice place to live?

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

Chaddleworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chaddleworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Chaddleworth is Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chaddleworth in total.

Chaddleworth in context

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Postcode districts in Chaddleworth

RG20 44 ⇄

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