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Living in Tidmarsh: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tidmarsh scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tidmarsh most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 14 places in the RG8 postcode district.

Against the wider RG8 district average of 50/100, that is 9 points above. On broadband specifically, Tidmarsh sits 45 points above the RG8 district figure of 50/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Tidmarsh scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
264.3 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 27 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Bicycle theft 4 crimes
↑ 1688% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Farm Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
54
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • Pangbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital5.6 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital12.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18 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 surgeryThe Boat House Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,382 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired30.6%Student2.5%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
34
Pangbourne 1.2 mi
Theale 2.5 mi
Tilehurst 2.5 mi
J12 M4 2 mi
J12 M4 2.5 mi
J11 M4 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
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 Tidmarsh 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

Pangbourne 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch-on-Thames 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (West Berkshire) 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Basildon 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Theale (West Berkshire) 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Basildon 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cray's Pond 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burghfield 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tidmarsh a nice place to live?

Tidmarsh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tidmarsh is 59/100, 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 Tidmarsh?

Tidmarsh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tidmarsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Tidmarsh is Pangbourne Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tidmarsh in total.

Tidmarsh in context

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Postcode districts in Tidmarsh

RG8 50 ⇄

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