Reading, United Kingdom — Livability Score 74/100
Reading scores 74/100 for overall livability on WellPlaced, based on World Bank, WHO, OECD, UNESCO, UNODC, Eurostat, Ookla Speedtest, OpenAQ, and GDELT institutional data (not crowdsourced). Population 318,014. Data confidence: Standard (Tier C).
Core livability metrics for Reading
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Safety & Security | 84/100 |
| Daily Living Costs | 61/100 |
| Housing & Rent | 67/100 |
| Healthcare | 71/100 |
| Economy & Jobs | 82/100 |
| Education | 78/100 |
| Transport | 73/100 |
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