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Living in Tokers Green: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tokers Green comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 8 places sharing the RG4 postcode district, Tokers Green scores lowest. It scores 25 points below the RG4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 67/100. On economic health specifically, Tokers Green sits 12 points above the RG4 district figure of 82/100. For the surrounding area, see RG4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
258.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 644% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 689% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
other 9 crimes
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  2. 2 Chazey Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sheepways Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.844 · PM2.5 6.607 · PM10 10.648 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 5
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Kidmore End Church of England 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
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital3.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital15.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital16 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 surgeryEmmer Green Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,250 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired23%Student4.1%Other inactive10%
Professional & managerial57.9%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary10.8%
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.6%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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
20
Tilehurst 2.1 mi
Reading 2.5 mi
Reading West 2.6 mi
J12 M4 4.8 mi
J12 M4 4.8 mi
J11 M4 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
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 Tokers Green 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tokers Green a nice place to live?

Tokers Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tokers Green is 42/100, 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 Tokers Green?

Tokers Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tokers Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Tokers Green is Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tokers Green in total.

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