Town Pop. 1,502

Living in Compton (West Berkshire): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Compton (West Berkshire) comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 13 places sharing the RG20 postcode district, Compton (West Berkshire) scores lowest.

Compton (West Berkshire) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The RG20 district averages 44/100, putting Compton (West Berkshire) 9 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Compton (West Berkshire) sits 14 points above the RG20 district figure of 62/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG20 postcode district.

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Compton (West Berkshire) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
35.3 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 28 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Lowbury Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Compton C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • The Downs SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital13 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Downland Practice4.4 mi
GP capacity1,725 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate67.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired17.3%Student4.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership65%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
11
Goring & Streatley 5.2 mi
Cholsey 5.6 mi
Didcot Parkway 6.6 mi
J13 M4 4.7 mi
J13 M4 5.2 mi
J12 M4 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Compton (West Berkshire) 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

East Ilsley 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hampstead Norreys 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Peasemore 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hermitage 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Chieveley 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Compton (West Berkshire) a nice place to live?

Compton (West Berkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Compton (West Berkshire) is 35/100, 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 Compton (West Berkshire)?

Compton (West Berkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Compton (West Berkshire)

RG20 44 ⇄

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