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Living in Rotherfield Peppard: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rotherfield Peppard comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the RG9 postcode district, Rotherfield Peppard ranks 2nd. Its broadband score runs 61 points above the RG9 district's 38/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (98) and safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: RG9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Rotherfield Peppard scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
151 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 21 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 920% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stoke Row Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Chiltern Bank 3 crimes
  3. 3 Colliers Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.169 · PM2.5 6.588 · PM10 10.317 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Peppard Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital5.3 mi
Wexham Park Hospital17.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr K M Emerson & Partners1 mi
GP capacity1,179 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.5%Student5.7%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.6%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary7.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications5.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)58.3%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership87.8%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Henley-on-Thames 3.3 mi
Shiplake 4.2 mi
Tilehurst 4.7 mi
J12 M4 7.3 mi
J12 M4 7.4 mi
J11 M4 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
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 Rotherfield Peppard 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

Sonning Common 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Green 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chalkhouse Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bix 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Row 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tokers Green 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Henley-on-Thames 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Binfield Heath 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Checkendon 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nettlebed 39 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rotherfield Peppard a nice place to live?

Rotherfield Peppard is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rotherfield Peppard is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rotherfield Peppard?

Rotherfield Peppard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rotherfield Peppard?

Among the top-rated schools in Rotherfield Peppard is Peppard Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rotherfield Peppard in total.

Rotherfield Peppard in context

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Postcode districts in Rotherfield Peppard

RG9 49 ⇄

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