Town Pop. 294

Living in Lower Padworth: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lower Padworth is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lower Padworth places 14th of 25 in the RG7 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 32 points above the RG7 district's 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (83). Healthcare (13), lifestyle (13), transport (20) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see RG7 postcode district.

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Lower Padworth scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
704.1 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 73 crimes
↑ 646% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 1435% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 1250% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 1317% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1454% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 32 crimes
  2. 2 Lockside Court 11 crimes
  3. 3 Bath Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.169 · PM2.5 6.391 · PM10 10.952 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital7.2 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital8.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Bucklebury Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity2,076 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired22.1%Student5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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
20
Aldermaston 0.7 mi
Midgham 2.4 mi
Theale 2.8 mi
J12 M4 3.3 mi
J12 M4 3.4 mi
J11 M4 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lower Padworth 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

Aldermaston Wharf 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Beenham 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chapel Row 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burghfield Common 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Theale (West Berkshire) 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (West Berkshire) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Padworth a nice place to live?

Lower Padworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Padworth 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 Lower Padworth?

Lower Padworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lower Padworth

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