Shrivenham and Watchfield
Village · 4,498 residents
70Very good
Very good · better than 8 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 54 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- 62% of residents live within five minutes of a park
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- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Food & drink scores 37, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Shrivenham and Watchfield
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Shrivenham and Watchfield a good place to live?
Shrivenham and Watchfield scores 70/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (84) and environment (83).
It scores lowest on food & drink (37).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Shrivenham and Watchfield in South East, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Shrivenham and Watchfield
The summary for Shrivenham and Watchfield is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026