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Living in Eastbury: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eastbury scores 44/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the RG17 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 47 points above the RG17 district's 36/100. Transport (5), lifestyle (11) and healthcare (20) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see RG17 postcode district.

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Eastbury scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
789.8 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 37 crimes
↑ 608% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 1663% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 1212% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 361% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 1227% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ermin Street 41 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 13 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital9.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital22.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLambourn Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,266 patients per GP
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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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.9%Student2.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership57.5%
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Hungerford 5.4 mi
Kintbury 6.7 mi
Bedwyn 8.9 mi
J14 M4 2.6 mi
J14 M4 3.1 mi
J13 M4 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Eastbury 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 Garston 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lambourn Woodlands 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Shefford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Baydon 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chaddleworth 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Berkshire) 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Aldbourne 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ramsbury 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hungerford 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Boxford (West Berkshire) 39 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastbury a nice place to live?

Eastbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eastbury is 44/100, 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 Eastbury?

Eastbury has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Eastbury

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