Town Pop. 1,832

Living in Cholsey: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cholsey comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 36/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the OX10 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (81). On the national picture that lands Cholsey in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see OX10 postcode district.

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Cholsey scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 81 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tudor Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Chequers Place 14 crimes
  3. 3 Amwell Place 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Cholsey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital11.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital12.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr C P Hughes and Partners1.8 mi
GP capacity1,424 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.8%Student3.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical27.5%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Cholsey 0.4 mi
Goring & Streatley 3.7 mi
Didcot Parkway 4.7 mi
J12 M4 9.7 mi
J12 M4 10.2 mi
J13 M4 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £408,000 27
Semi-detached £388,125 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£373k £481k £592k £699k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Moulsford 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
South Stoke 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wallingford 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Crowmarsh Gifford 29 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Goring 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Benson 46 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cholsey a nice place to live?

Cholsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cholsey is 47/100, 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 Cholsey?

Cholsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cholsey?

Among the top-rated schools in Cholsey is Cholsey Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cholsey in total.

What are house prices like in Cholsey?

The current median house price in Cholsey is £408,000, around 43% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £388,125. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cholsey in context

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Postcode districts in Cholsey

OX10 48 ⇄

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