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Living in Upper Bucklebury: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Bucklebury scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Upper Bucklebury most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 8/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 25 scored places sharing the RG7 postcode district, Upper Bucklebury ranks 11th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from schools (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the RG7 district's 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG7 postcode district.

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Upper Bucklebury scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
148.2 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 24 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roundfield 23 crimes
  2. 2 Burdens Heath 8 crimes
  3. 3 Briff Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bucklebury C.E. 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
9
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital11.4 mi
Frimley Park Hospital21.5 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 surgeryBurdwood Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,525 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.1%Student3.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Thatcham 1.7 mi
Midgham 2.4 mi
Newbury Racecourse 3.8 mi
J13 M4 4.3 mi
J13 M4 4.9 mi
J12 M4 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Bucklebury 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

Thatcham 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chapel Row 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cold Ash 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanford Dingley 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Beenham 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tutts Clump 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hermitage 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Southend 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston Wharf 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Bucklebury a nice place to live?

Upper Bucklebury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Bucklebury is 45/100, 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 Bucklebury?

Upper Bucklebury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upper Bucklebury in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Bucklebury

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