Town Pop. 154

Living in Checkendon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Checkendon comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Checkendon most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the RG8 postcode district. Checkendon is a place of extremes: 97/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the RG8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG8 postcode district.

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Checkendon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
220.8 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 15 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 424% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 643% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Deer'S Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 4 crimes
  3. 3 Cox'S Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.512 · PM2.5 6.337 · PM10 9.737 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stoke Row CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital7.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNettlebed Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,431 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.1%Student4.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.1%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
13
Goring & Streatley 4.3 mi
Pangbourne 4.6 mi
Tilehurst 5 mi
J12 M4 7.1 mi
J12 M4 7.4 mi
J11 M4 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Checkendon 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

Stoke Row 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Woodcote 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cray's Pond 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Green 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sonning Common 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield Peppard 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Nettlebed 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tokers Green 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bix 40 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Checkendon a nice place to live?

Checkendon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Checkendon is 42/100, 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 Checkendon?

Checkendon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Checkendon?

Among the top-rated schools in Checkendon are Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School and Stoke Row CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Checkendon in total.

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Postcode districts in Checkendon

RG8 50 ⇄

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