Town Pop. 2,574

Living in Woodcote: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodcote scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Woodcote places 9th of 14 in the RG8 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the RG8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG8 postcode district.

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Woodcote scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
72.6 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 88 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Ashlee Walk 13 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Langtree SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodcote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital6.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryGoring & Woodcote Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,252 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2%Retired25.3%Student4.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
18
Goring & Streatley 2.8 mi
Pangbourne 3.3 mi
Tilehurst 4.5 mi
J12 M4 6.1 mi
J12 M4 6.5 mi
J11 M4 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £465,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£498k £612k £730k £844k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cray's Pond 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Checkendon 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Hill 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Row 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Goring 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch-on-Thames 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Basildon 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Stoke 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Streatley (West Berkshire) 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodcote a nice place to live?

Woodcote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodcote 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 Woodcote?

Woodcote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodcote?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodcote are Langtree School and Woodcote Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Woodcote in total.

What are house prices like in Woodcote?

The current median house price in Woodcote is £465,000, around 63% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Woodcote

RG8 50 ⇄

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