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Google, Maps and AI search in Wallingford

SEO Agency Wallingford

SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Wallingford, run by senior specialists, remotely.

Working with businesses across OX10, including Clapcot Way and Wallingford Castle.

Postcode districts:OX10
snapshot / wallingford · oxfordshire
5 mi10 mi WallingfordBensonDidcotWatlingtonSonning CommonKenningtonWheatleyHenley-on-ThamesOxford
Local people8,735
Plumber searches110
Businesses7,950
House builders180
7/20

of the top 20 electricians on Wallingford's Google map show no website.

Who lives in Wallingford

About 8,740 people live in the Wallingford built-up area

That is 1.3% more than in mid-2022. 67.1% of households own their home.

8,735people
1.3%change since mid-2022
4,195households
67.1%of homes are owner-occupied
12.9%of homes are rented privately
158,084people in the wider district

Businesses around Wallingford

Fewer than ten people work at 90.3% of businesses in the South Oxfordshire district

Of the district's 7,950 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses, 21.3% are professional, scientific and technical firms.

7,950VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses
90.3%employ fewer than 10 people
89.1%of UK businesses employ fewer than 10 people
630registered workplaces in Wallingford's neighbourhood areas
1,090sole proprietors

Business size

By sector, share of businesses

Professional, scientific and technical 21.3%UK 15.3%
Construction 13.8%UK 14.1%
Business administration and support services 8.9%UK 7.8%
Information and communication 8.6%UK 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, recreation and other services 7.6%UK 7.2%
Retail 5.7%UK 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 4.6%UK 6.5%

How many firms each trade has

180House builders
150Plumbing, heating and air-con firms
130Electricians
130Vehicle repair garages
125Landscapers
110Hair and beauty salons
80Accountancy firms
80Joiners

Working for themselves in Wallingford

18.4% of working residents in Wallingford are self-employed

Of them, 744 work without employees and 138 employ others (Census 2021). That compares with 17.1% across England and Wales.

18.4%of working residents are self-employed
744self-employed without employees
138self-employed with employees
17.1%across England and Wales

Who shows up on Wallingford's map

7 of the top 20 electricians on Wallingford's map show no website

The top 20 have an average rating of 4.61, and at least half of them have 5 reviews or more. On the same map, 3 of the top 20 plumbers and 3 of the top 7 roofers show no website.

Top Google Maps listings for each trade

Plumber

3 of the top 20 show no website

26 median Google reviews

4.82 average rating

Electrician

7 of the top 20 show no website

5 median Google reviews

4.61 average rating

Roofer

3 of the top 7 show no website

9 median Google reviews

4.88 average rating

Median Google reviews of the top listings

WallingfordDidcotUK median
Median Google reviews of the top listings
TradeWallingfordNearest larger townUK median
Plumber26Didcot: 1919
Electrician5Didcot: 79
Roofer9Didcot: 911

Measure your gap

How do your reviews compare on Wallingford's map?

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26

reviews behind the Wallingford median for plumbers on the map (26).

Reviews are one of several signals Google Maps uses.

If your trade is high

Win the map pack first

Google Business Profile management, a steady review routine and service pages that match how Wallingford people search.

If your trade is medium

Build past the top listings

Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.

If your trade is lower

Cover every place you serve

Pages for Clapcot Way and Wallingford Castle and the other places around Wallingford, before competitors notice.

Wallingford's plumbers on Google Maps are here.

  1. 1

    AI answers

    AI search optimisation and structured data, so Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini can cite you.

  2. 2

    The map pack

    Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.

  3. 3

    The organic results

    Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.

Who do the AIs name as the best plumber in Wallingford?

Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.

No website yet? You are not alone: 7 of the top 20 electricians on Wallingford's Google map show no website. Websites for Wallingford businesses

How businesses start and close near Wallingford

The South Oxfordshire district saw 695 businesses start in 2024

680 closed. 36.1% of those started in 2019 were still trading five years later.

695businesses started
680businesses closed
36.1%of 2019 start-ups still trading five years on
8,135active businesses

Across the UK

The national picture

Two figures from the UK to read Wallingford's numbers against.

Websites

65%

Only 65% of UK construction businesses have a website; 34% say they don't

Trust

55%

55% of UK adults responsible for home repairs say it is difficult to find a trader they trust to deliver good-quality work; only 27% say it is easy

What this means for a Wallingford service business

Of the service phrases Google Ads gives a figure for, "plumber wallingford" is searched most often, at 110 searches a month across the UK, and "locksmith wallingford" comes next at 90 a month. In the top 20 Google Maps results for "electrician" around Wallingford, 7 show no website; it is worth checking that your own listing links to your website. Half or more of those 20 listings have at least 5 reviews.

Plans for Wallingford businesses

Same plans, same senior team, wherever you are.

Momentum

Everything you need to compete

£599 /month
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Scale

More content and links each month

£999 /month
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Elite

Our highest output every month

£1,499 /month
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Results

Results, by name

Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.

Entertainment brand · Portsmouth & Basingstoke

131.7%

more organic traffic

Escape Room Business Doubles Organic Traffic Growth

Exciting Escapes · campaign started July 2022 · results over six months

71.8%referring domains
143.8%organic keywords
View the Exciting Escapes case study
Dental practice · Croydon

146%

more organic traffic

Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth

Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months

101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
View the Mayfield Dental case study
★★★★★
“Best SEO Agency out there. Alex and the team have been incredibly helpful and insightful with building our hospitality furniture website seo rankings and with lots of technical help. Would recommend straight away to anyone looking for an agency that covers everything from SEO level to technical website details. Prompt replies, attention to detail and they go above and beyond. Thanks guys.”
Adam Jones · HCF Contract Furniturevia Trustindex

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Wallingford FAQs

Common questions from Wallingford businesses

Do you work with businesses in Wallingford?

Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the UK and US, including Wallingford.

How many people search for a plumber in Wallingford?

"plumber wallingford" averaged 110 searches a month across the UK in the 12 months to September 2026.

When is demand for a locksmith highest in Wallingford?

Searches for "locksmith wallingford" across the UK peaked in October 2025 at 260, against an average of 90 a month.

Do I need an SEO agency in Wallingford?

It depends on how easily customers find you now. "plumber wallingford" averages 110 searches a month across the UK, and 7 of the top 20 electricians on Google Maps around Wallingford show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.

How big is Wallingford?

About 8,740 people live in the Wallingford built-up area (mid-2024).

What does Google Maps competition look like for electricians in Wallingford?

Of the top 20 electricians on Google Maps around Wallingford, 7 show no website, and half or more of them have at least 5 reviews (the same figure around Didcot is 7).

What share of Wallingford's workers are self-employed?

18.4% of working residents in Wallingford are self-employed (Census 2021).

How many businesses does Wallingford have?

The South Oxfordshire district has 7,950 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses (March 2026); 90.3% employ fewer than ten people.

Nearby areas we cover

Places around Wallingford

Within 7 miles

  • Clapcot Way0.3 mi
  • Wallingford Castle0.4 mi
  • Winterbrook0.5 mi
  • Newnham Murren0.8 mi
  • Crowmarsh Gifford0.9 mi
  • Gifford, Crowmarsh1.0 mi
  • Mongewell1.1 mi
  • Preston Crowmarsh1.1 mi
  • Slade End1.2 mi
  • Severalls, The1.3 mi
  • The Severalls1.3 mi
  • Mackney1.4 mi

Nearby location pages

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Where we'd start for a Wallingford business

  1. Start with Wallingford's map

    Service areas set to OX10, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Wallingford's median on Google Maps.

  2. A page for each place you work

    Clapcot Way, Wallingford Castle and Winterbrook: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.

  3. Get mentioned in AI answers

    Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Wallingford customers ask.

Get in touch

Ask about SEO for your Wallingford business

Tell us what you do and where you work. A senior specialist replies by email, or call us now.

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