Town Pop. 55

Living in Eversley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eversley comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Eversley places 10th of 15 in the RG27 postcode district. The RG27 district averages 48/100, putting Eversley 7 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the RG27 district's 82/100. For the surrounding area, see RG27 postcode district.

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Eversley scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
2,145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 51 crimes
↑ 11788% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 4592% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 1574% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↑ 501% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 1772% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 58 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  3. 3 Jubilee Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.867 · PM2.5 6.56 · PM10 10.275 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Finchampstead CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital6.4 mi
Frimley Park Hospital6.4 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Finchampstead Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,742 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.3%Student4.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.4%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary10.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.9%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Wokingham · 2026-27
A £1,665
B £1,943
C £2,220
D £2,498
E £3,053
F £3,608
G £4,163
H £4,996
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
18
Crowthorne 3.1 mi
Sandhurst 3.9 mi
Wokingham 4.2 mi
J10 M4 4.8 mi
J11 M4 4.8 mi
J11 M4 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Eversley 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

Lower Common 40 0.7 mi away ⇄
Eversley Centre 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Farley Hill 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eversley Cross 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Finchampstead 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Garrison 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Cross 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Yateley 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Arborfield 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Wokingham) 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swallowfield 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wokingham 60 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eversley a nice place to live?

Eversley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eversley is 41/100, 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 Eversley?

Eversley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eversley?

Among the top-rated schools in Eversley is Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eversley in total.

Eversley in context

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Postcode districts in Eversley

RG27 48 ⇄
RG40 57 ⇄

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