Town Pop. 670

Living in Streatley (West Berkshire): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Streatley (West Berkshire) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Streatley (West Berkshire) places 6th of 14 in the RG8 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 10 points above the RG8 district's 87/100. Safety (94) and broadband (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Transport (10), schools (13), lifestyle (13) and healthcare (15) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG8 postcode district.

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Streatley (West Berkshire) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Rectory Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Goring Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital9.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.4 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryGoring & Woodcote Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,750 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.6%Student6.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.7%Skilled & technical28.9%Routine & elementary9.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)58.1%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
10
Goring & Streatley 0.8 mi
Cholsey 3.2 mi
Pangbourne 3.7 mi
J12 M4 6.7 mi
J12 M4 7.2 mi
J13 M4 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Streatley (West Berkshire) 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

Goring 51 0.8 mi away ⇄
South Stoke 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Basildon 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Basildon 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cray's Pond 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cholsey 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodcote 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch-on-Thames 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pangbourne 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Streatley (West Berkshire) a nice place to live?

Streatley (West Berkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Streatley (West Berkshire) is 47/100, 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 Streatley (West Berkshire)?

Streatley (West Berkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Streatley (West Berkshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Streatley (West Berkshire) is Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Streatley (West Berkshire) in total.

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Postcode districts in Streatley (West Berkshire)

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