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Living in Letcombe Regis: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Letcombe Regis comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100. Letcombe Regis places 4th of 10 in the OX12 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the OX12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On environment specifically, Letcombe Regis sits 11 points above the OX12 district figure of 66/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX12 postcode district.

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Letcombe Regis scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
238.7 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 47 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hamilton Drive 14 crimes
  2. 2 Regis Place 9 crimes
  3. 3 Woodhill Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.835 · PM2.5 6.122 · PM10 10.53 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbury Street Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,029 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.2%Student3.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
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
Didcot Parkway 9.3 mi
Appleford 10 mi
Culham 10.7 mi
J14 M4 8.5 mi
J14 M4 8.7 mi
J13 M4 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Letcombe Regis 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 Challow 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Childrey 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Letcombe Regis a nice place to live?

Letcombe Regis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Letcombe Regis 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 Letcombe Regis?

Letcombe Regis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Letcombe Regis?

Among the top-rated schools in Letcombe Regis is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Letcombe Regis in total.

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Postcode districts in Letcombe Regis

OX12 49 ⇄

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