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Harwell
City in West Berkshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Harwell is a picturesque village in West Berkshire, renowned for its scientific research centers and English countryside charm. The town seamlessly blends historic architecture with cutting-edge innovation, offering visitors a peaceful escape within commuting distance of Oxford. Whether you enjoy wandering leafy lanes or exploring pioneering labs, Harwell presents a unique and tranquil base.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
West Berkshire
Population
5,555
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.60°, -1.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,505
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
232 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
10
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
88.0
Airport
BEX
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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