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Living in Ambrosden: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ambrosden comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Ambrosden places 2nd of 13 in the OX25 postcode district.

Against the wider OX25 district average of 38/100, that is 13 points above. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the OX25 district's 39/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (87). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX25 postcode district.

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Ambrosden scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
272.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 38 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lavender Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Blenheim Drive 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Five Acres Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital14.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryAlchester Medical Group1.3 mi
GP capacity1,936 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired23.7%Student3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
23
Bicester Village 1.7 mi
Bicester North 2.3 mi
Islip 5.9 mi
J9 M40 3.1 mi
J9 M40 3.3 mi
J10 M40 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£290k £337k £385k £432k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blackthorn 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 1.6 mi away ⇄
Launton 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bicester 66 2.3 mi away ⇄
Piddington (Cherwell) 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wendlebury 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chesterton 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marsh Gibbon 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Charlton-on-Otmoor 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stratton Audley 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Cherwell) 25 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambrosden a nice place to live?

Ambrosden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ambrosden is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ambrosden?

Ambrosden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ambrosden?

Among the top-rated schools in Ambrosden is Five Acres Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ambrosden in total.

What are house prices like in Ambrosden?

The current median house price in Ambrosden is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Ambrosden

OX25 38 ⇄
OX26 67 ⇄

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