Town Pop. 284

Living in Chapel Row: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chapel Row comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 8/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 25 places in the RG7 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Chapel Row sits 48 points above the RG7 district figure of 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: RG7 postcode district.

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Chapel Row scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
341.5 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 32 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1611% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roundfield 23 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Burdens Heath 8 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.378 · PM2.5 6.085 · PM10 9.682 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital9.4 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital9.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bucklebury Practice0.6 mi
GP capacity1,586 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.1%Student3.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.5%
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
10
Midgham 1.9 mi
Aldermaston 2.4 mi
Thatcham 3.3 mi
J12 M4 5 mi
J12 M4 5.3 mi
J13 M4 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chapel Row 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

Stanford Dingley 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Beenham 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Bucklebury 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston Wharf 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Padworth 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (West Berkshire) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thatcham 56 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel Row a nice place to live?

Chapel Row has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chapel Row is 48/100, 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 Chapel Row?

Chapel Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Chapel Row

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