Town Pop. 1,101

Living in Upper Basildon: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Basildon scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the RG8 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 47 points above the RG8 district's 50/100. Economic health (97) and safety (96) also clear 80/100. Transport (7), healthcare (8), lifestyle (14) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG8 postcode district.

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Upper Basildon scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
31.8 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 12 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wakemans 8 crimes
  2. 2 Kiln Ride 6 crimes
  3. 3 Pangbourne Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area
1Good
  • Basildon C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital7.3 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Boat House Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,575 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.3%Student3.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.4%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary10%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.6%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
7
Pangbourne 2.2 mi
Goring & Streatley 2.6 mi
Theale 4.6 mi
J12 M4 4.3 mi
J12 M4 4.9 mi
J13 M4 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Basildon 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

Lower Basildon 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pangbourne 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (West Berkshire) 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch-on-Thames 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tidmarsh 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Goring 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cray's Pond 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Basildon a nice place to live?

Upper Basildon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Basildon is 48/100, 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 Upper Basildon?

Upper Basildon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Basildon?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Basildon is Basildon C.E. Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upper Basildon in total.

Upper Basildon in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Basildon

RG8 50 ⇄

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