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Living in Gallowstree Common: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gallowstree Common comes out at 48/100 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. Among the 8 scored places sharing the RG4 postcode district, Gallowstree Common ranks 4th.

The RG4 district averages 67/100, putting Gallowstree Common 19 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the RG4 district's 82/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG4 postcode district.

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Gallowstree Common scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
197.9 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 18 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 316% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  2. 2 Chazey Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sheepways Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.958 · PM2.5 6.498 · PM10 10.405 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Maiden Erlegh Chiltern EdgeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital4.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr K M Emerson & Partners1.1 mi
GP capacity1,425 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired23%Student4.1%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.9%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary10.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.6%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
20
Tilehurst 3.2 mi
Reading 4.2 mi
Pangbourne 4.2 mi
J12 M4 5.8 mi
J12 M4 6 mi
J11 M4 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
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 Gallowstree Common 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

Kidmore End 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Sonning Common 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield Peppard 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tokers Green 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chalkhouse Green 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Green 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Checkendon 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke Row 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodcote 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Caversham 69 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cray's Pond 43 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gallowstree Common a nice place to live?

Gallowstree Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gallowstree Common is 48/100, 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 Gallowstree Common?

Gallowstree Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gallowstree Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Gallowstree Common is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gallowstree Common in total.

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Postcode districts in Gallowstree Common

RG4 67 ⇄

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