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Living in Nettlebed: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nettlebed comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 27/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG9 postcode district. Against the wider RG9 district average of 49/100, that is 10 points below. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the RG9 district's 84/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG9 postcode district.

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Nettlebed scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
163.3 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 13 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Ridgeway 5 crimes
  2. 2 Ladies Walk 5 crimes
  3. 3 Britwell Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.672 · PM2.5 6.489 · PM10 10.275 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Nettlebed Community 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
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital8.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,609 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.1%Student4.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.9%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Henley-on-Thames 4.9 mi
Shiplake 6.4 mi
Goring & Streatley 7.2 mi
J6 M40 6.7 mi
J5 M40 6.7 mi
J5 M40 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nettlebed 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

Bix 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke Row 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Green 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Checkendon 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield Peppard 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fawley 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sonning Common 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Woodcote 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Henley-on-Thames 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ewelme 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Greenlands 28 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nettlebed a nice place to live?

Nettlebed has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nettlebed is 39/100, 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 Nettlebed?

Nettlebed is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nettlebed?

Among the top-rated schools in Nettlebed is Nettlebed Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nettlebed in total.

Nettlebed in context

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Postcode districts in Nettlebed

RG9 49 ⇄

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