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Living in Great Shefford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Shefford is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the RG17 postcode district, Great Shefford ranks 9th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 61 points above the RG17 district's 36/100. For the surrounding area, see RG17 postcode district.

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Great Shefford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
88 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 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ermin Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Mead 6 crimes
  3. 3 Goodings Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.786 · PM2.5 5.974 · PM10 10.242 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Shefford C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12.5 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital19.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLambourn Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity1,445 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.5%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.9%
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Hungerford 5.1 mi
Kintbury 5.1 mi
Newbury 7.6 mi
J14 M4 2.1 mi
J14 M4 2.3 mi
J13 M4 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 Great Shefford 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 1.5 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Berkshire) 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chaddleworth 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eastbury 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Boxford (West Berkshire) 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lambourn Woodlands 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Peasemore 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hungerford 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kintbury 52 5.5 mi away ⇄
Chieveley 41 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Shefford a nice place to live?

Great Shefford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Shefford is 43/100, 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 Great Shefford?

Great Shefford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Shefford?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Shefford is Shefford C.E. Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Shefford in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Shefford

RG17 44 ⇄

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