Quality of life in Oberbipp (Bern): scores, review and neighborhoods

5.5/ 10
Fair
Population
1,729
Commune type
Village

Living in Oberbipp, a commune of 1729 inhabitants in Canton Bern. With an overall score of 5.5/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Noise (8.5/10) and Nightlife & Dining (8.4/10). Its score is below the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
8.5
Air Quality
4.8
Public Transport
1.8
Education & Culture
7.0
Nightlife & Dining
8.4
Nature & Green Spaces
7.6
Healthcare
5.2
Taxation
1.6
Annual Sunshine
4.3
Cantonal average

These scores summarise the living environment where residents actually live, not across the whole municipal territory. The map, by contrast, colours the territory: a highly rated commune can still show large, often uninhabited areas with weaker values.

Recommended Profiles

Young Professional
Fair
mediantop
Family
Average
mediantop
Nature
Average
mediantop
Retirement
Average
mediantop

For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Oberbipp achieves a compatibility score of 5.9/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (5/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Oberbipp excels in Noise (8.5/10, a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus), Nightlife & Dining (8.4/10, a rich selection of restaurants, bars, and entertainment), Nature & Green Spaces (7.6/10, a green environment with many accessible green spaces).

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Taxation (1.6/10, a higher tax burden than average), Public Transport (1.8/10, limited public transport connections), Annual Sunshine (4.3/10).

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Key Infrastructure

Public Transport

BuchliTrain Station
OberbippTrain Station
Oberbipp, EintrachtBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Hausarztpraxis OberbippDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

Considering buying property in Oberbipp or moving to Canton Bern? Our interactive map lets you explore quality of life at the neighborhood level and compare with nearby communes.

Frequently asked questions about Oberbipp

What's it like to live in Oberbipp? Resident impressions and quality of life
Living in Oberbipp means accepting a trade-off: the commune scores only 1.6 for fiscalité and 1.8 for transport, the two weakest dimensions in its profile. These low figures suggest limited local mobility options and a less favourable tax position. On the positive side, noise levels rate 8.5, the strongest score, followed by restaurants at 8.4 and nature at 7.6, indicating a quiet setting with good access to green space. Air quality sits at 4.8 and sunshine at 4.3, both moderate. Neighbouring communes include Wiedlisbach, Niederbipp and Walliswil bei Niederbipp. It is worth noting the population is 1,729 within the Biel/Bienne agglomeration. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how each dimension compares.
How sunny and clean is the air in Oberbipp?
Oberbipp scores 4.8 for air quality and 4.3 for sunshine, making these two of its weaker environmental dimensions. Air cleanliness sits below the midpoint, while sunshine hours are similarly modest, so residents should not expect notably bright or exceptionally clean conditions relative to other Swiss communes. Worth flagging, the strongest scores lie elsewhere: noise reaches 8.5 and restaurant access 8.4, with nature at 7.6. Transport, at 1.8, and fiscalite, at 1.6, are the lowest. For a fuller picture of how Oberbipp compares on air and sunshine alongside its neighbors Wiedlisbach, Niederbipp, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp, explore the detailed score breakdowns on the map.
How well-connected is Oberbipp? Transport, schools, dining
Oberbipp's most striking score is its transport connectivity, which sits at just 1.8, the weakest dimension in its profile. Fiscal pressure is similarly high at 1.6, and healthcare access registers 5.2. On the stronger side, education reaches 7, while dining scores 8.4 and nature 7.6, suggesting solid local amenities despite the limited transit links. Air quality, at 4.8, and sunshine, at 4.3, fall in the middle range. It is worth noting the commune borders Wiedlisbach, Niederbipp, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp, which may influence how residents actually move around the area. For a fuller picture of how these dimensions interact, explore the details on the map.
What are the neighboring communes of Oberbipp and how big is it?
With a fiscal score of just 1.6, Oberbipp stands out for its limited local tax appeal, and transport access is similarly modest at 1.8. The commune counts 1,729 residents and sits in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration within canton Bern. Its three neighboring communes are Wiedlisbach, Niederbipp, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp. On a more positive note, noise levels rate well at 8.5, and dining options score 8.4, while nature reaches 7.6. Education sits at 7, health at 5.2, air quality at 4.8, and sunshine at 4.3. It is worth noting how these dimensions vary across the area. Explore the map for fuller details on Oberbipp and its surroundings.
Is Oberbipp a tax-friendly municipality?
With a fiscal score of just 1.6, Oberbipp ranks among the least tax-friendly profiles in this comparison. Transport access is similarly weak at 1.8, and healthcare sits at 5.2, both below the midpoint. It is worth noting the stronger dimensions: air quality reaches 4.8, education 7, nature 7.6, restaurants 8.4, and noise 8.5, the highest value in the set. Sunshine comes in at 4.3. For a municipality of 1,729 residents in the Biel/Bienne agglomeration, these figures suggest a quiet, nature-adjacent setting rather than a low-tax one. Worth flagging that fiscal attractiveness is only one dimension among nine. Explore the full score breakdown on the map to see how Oberbipp compares with Wiedlisbach, Niederbipp, and Walliswil bei Niederbipp.

Neighboring communes of Oberbipp

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 20.4 %20–64 years 63.6 %65 and over 16 %
Density
207 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+11.0 %
Vacant housing
2.8 %
New dwellings
27.1 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
3.9 %
Tertiary employment
60.3 %

Land use

Built-up area 13 %Agricultural land 47 %Forest 39.3 %

Source: FSO, Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Bern (BE)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.2543, 7.6755
BFS Number
983
Last updated
7 October 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM. Scores normalised 0-10