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Living in Whitchurch-on-Thames: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitchurch-on-Thames is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Whitchurch-on-Thames most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Whitchurch-on-Thames places 9th of 14 in the RG8 postcode district. Against the wider RG8 district average of 50/100, that is 7 points below. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG8 postcode district.

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Whitchurch-on-Thames scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
66.3 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 10 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hartslock Bridleway 4 crimes
  3. 3 Deadman'S Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Pangbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitchurch 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
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital5.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Boat House Surgery0.3 mi
GP capacity2,064 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired27.6%Student5.2%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.8%Skilled & technical28.7%Routine & elementary10.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.8%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
17
Pangbourne 0.4 mi
Tilehurst 2.7 mi
Goring & Streatley 2.9 mi
J12 M4 3.4 mi
J12 M4 3.9 mi
J11 M4 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitchurch-on-Thames 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 1.0 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Basildon 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tidmarsh 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cray's Pond 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Basildon 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodcote 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Goring 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (West Berkshire) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Theale (West Berkshire) 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch-on-Thames a nice place to live?

Whitchurch-on-Thames has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitchurch-on-Thames is 43/100, 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-on-Thames?

Whitchurch-on-Thames is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitchurch-on-Thames?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitchurch-on-Thames are Pangbourne Primary School and Whitchurch Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whitchurch-on-Thames in total.

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Postcode districts in Whitchurch-on-Thames

RG8 50 ⇄

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