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Living in Stratfield Mortimer: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stratfield Mortimer comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 25 scored places sharing the RG7 postcode district, Stratfield Mortimer ranks 11th. On economic health specifically, Stratfield Mortimer sits 9 points above the RG7 district figure of 78/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see RG7 postcode district.

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Stratfield Mortimer scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
215.2 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 27 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St John'S Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Tower Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Trowe'S Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.129 · PM2.5 6.34 · PM10 10.214 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital6.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital6.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMortimer Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,528 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.1%Student4.1%Other inactive4.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.1%Skilled & technical28.1%Routine & elementary11.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.4%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Mortimer 0.3 mi
Bramley 3.1 mi
Reading Green Park 4.1 mi
J11 M4 4 mi
J11 M4 4.3 mi
J12 M4 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Stratfield Mortimer 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

Mortimer 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Burghfield Common 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Grazeley Green 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burghfield 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Wokingham) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swallowfield 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratfield Mortimer a nice place to live?

Stratfield Mortimer has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stratfield Mortimer is 45/100, 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 Stratfield Mortimer?

Stratfield Mortimer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stratfield Mortimer?

Among the top-rated schools in Stratfield Mortimer are Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School and Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stratfield Mortimer in total.

Stratfield Mortimer in context

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Postcode districts in Stratfield Mortimer

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