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Living in Peasemore: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peasemore comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Peasemore places 4th of 13 in the RG20 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 63 points above the RG20 district's 29/100. For the surrounding area, see RG20 postcode district.

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Peasemore scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
182.8 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 17 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cow Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Old Bothampstead Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.849 · PM2.5 6.12 · PM10 11.036 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital16.6 mi
Great Western Hospital16.6 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Downland Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,727 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired22.1%Student4.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership64.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
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
Newbury 6.6 mi
Newbury Racecourse 6.6 mi
Kintbury 7.6 mi
J13 M4 2.8 mi
J13 M4 3.2 mi
J14 M4 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Peasemore 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

Chieveley 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chaddleworth 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Berkshire) 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
East Ilsley 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Curridge 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hermitage 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Boxford (West Berkshire) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Compton (West Berkshire) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hampstead Norreys 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Great Shefford 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cold Ash 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peasemore a nice place to live?

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

Peasemore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Peasemore in context

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Postcode districts in Peasemore

RG20 44 ⇄

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