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Living in Whitchurch Hill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitchurch Hill is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 14 scored places in the RG8 postcode district. It scores 9 points below the RG8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG8 postcode district.

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Whitchurch Hill scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
166.7 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 28 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bridle Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.002 · PM2.5 6.337 · PM10 10.028 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital6.4 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital15.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Boat House Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,914 patients per GP
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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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.1%Student4.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.7%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary11.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.6%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
16
Pangbourne 1.6 mi
Goring & Streatley 2.5 mi
Tilehurst 3.2 mi
J12 M4 4.5 mi
J12 M4 4.9 mi
J11 M4 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitchurch Hill 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

Cray's Pond 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch-on-Thames 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Basildon 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woodcote 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pangbourne 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Goring 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tidmarsh 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Checkendon 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Basildon 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch Hill a nice place to live?

Whitchurch Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitchurch Hill is 41/100, 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 Whitchurch Hill?

Whitchurch Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Whitchurch Hill

RG8 50 ⇄

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