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Living in Swallowfield: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swallowfield comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 25 places in the RG7 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87).

Schools (12), transport (14), lifestyle (15) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Swallowfield in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see RG7 postcode district.

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Swallowfield scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
322.3 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 72 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Lane 35 crimes
  2. 2 Kiln Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Basingstoke Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.79 · PM2.5 6.517 · PM10 10.502 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Lambs Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital4.5 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital8.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,848 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.9%Student3.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Wokingham · 2026-27
A £1,665
B £1,943
C £2,220
D £2,498
E £3,053
F £3,608
G £4,163
H £4,996
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
14
Mortimer 3.2 mi
Reading Green Park 3.8 mi
Earley 4.8 mi
J11 M4 2.4 mi
J11 M4 2.7 mi
J10 M4 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
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 Swallowfield 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

Riseley (Wokingham) 46 1.0 mi away ⇄
Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Farley Hill 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shinfield 61 2.2 mi away ⇄
Arborfield 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Cross 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Arborfield Garrison 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Common 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eversley 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Grazeley Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stratfield Mortimer 45 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallowfield a nice place to live?

Swallowfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swallowfield is 44/100, 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 Swallowfield?

Swallowfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swallowfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Swallowfield is Lambs Lane Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swallowfield in total.

Swallowfield in context

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Postcode districts in Swallowfield

RG7 45 ⇄

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