Town Pop. 28,577

Living in Woodley: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodley scores 68/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Woodley most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 13 places in the RG10 postcode district.

No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 16 points above the RG10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its transport score runs 40 points above the RG10 district's 28/100. For the surrounding area, see RG10 postcode district.

68
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
46.6 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 530 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Shoplifting 186 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 148 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 92 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Public order 90 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 285 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 160 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 102 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 65 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 39
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
62
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 17 in area · 35 within 4km
4Outstanding8Good1Requires Improvement4Ungraded
  • Addington SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Maiden Erlegh SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • The Ambleside CentreNursery · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Highwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Loddon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sonning Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • WaingelsSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Willow Bank Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital1.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.6 mi
Wexham Park Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,203 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wokingham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 483 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired23%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Wokingham · 2026-27
A £1,665
B £1,943
C £2,220
D £2,498
E £3,053
F £3,608
G £4,163
H £4,996
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
68
Earley 1.1 mi
Winnersh Triangle 1.2 mi
Winnersh 1.8 mi
J10 M4 2.4 mi
J10 M4 2.6 mi
J11 M4 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 49
Takeaways Adequate 9
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 £456,500 171
Detached £595,000 45
Semi-detached £473,750 62
Terraced £387,000 39
Flat / Maisonette £257,500 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£226k £367k £513k £654k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sonning 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Winnersh 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hurst 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sindlesham 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Wokingham) 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shiplake 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Caversham 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Binfield Heath 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wargrave 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Arborfield 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Reading 66 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodley a nice place to live?

Yes, Woodley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Woodley is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Woodley?

Woodley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 1,331 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodley?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodley are Addington School, Maiden Erlegh School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 17 rated schools in Woodley in total.

What are house prices like in Woodley?

The current median house price in Woodley is £456,500, around 60% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £595,000, semi-detached £473,750, terraced £387,000, flat £257,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 171 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woodley in context

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Postcode districts in Woodley

RG10 52 ⇄
RG5 69 ⇄
RG6 72 ⇄

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