Town Pop. 2,819

Living in Adderbury and Twyford: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Adderbury and Twyford is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Adderbury and Twyford most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 17 places in the OX17 postcode district.

Adderbury and Twyford is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 7/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Adderbury and Twyford sits 55 points above the OX17 district figure of 43/100. Safety (93) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 57 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Milton Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Greenhill 11 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital2.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital17.5 mi
Warwick Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryDeddington Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,596 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.2%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
King's Sutton 1.4 mi
Banbury 3 mi
Heyford 6.9 mi
J11 M40 3.5 mi
J11 M40 4.1 mi
J10 M40 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£369k £477k £588k £696k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bodicote 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bloxham 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Aston 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Adderbury and Twyford a nice place to live?

Adderbury and Twyford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Adderbury and Twyford is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Adderbury and Twyford?

Adderbury and Twyford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Adderbury and Twyford?

Among the top-rated schools in Adderbury and Twyford is Christopher Rawlins Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Adderbury and Twyford in total.

What are house prices like in Adderbury and Twyford?

The current median house price in Adderbury and Twyford is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Adderbury and Twyford

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