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Living in Appleton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Appleton is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Appleton most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the OX13 postcode district, Appleton ranks 7th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the OX13 district's 77/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Appleton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
57.9 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 15 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Netherton Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Chilswell Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Faringdon Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.924 · PM2.5 6.454 · PM10 10.576 µg/m³
74
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Appleton Church of England (A) 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
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6.8 mi
Great Western Hospital18.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMarcham Road Health Centre3.7 mi
GP capacity1,546 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired27%Student3.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)12.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
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
22
Oxford 5.1 mi
Radley 5.5 mi
Culham 6.7 mi
J8A M40 11.6 mi
J8A M40 11.8 mi
J8 M40 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Appleton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Cothill 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Frilford 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton Harcourt 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Standlake 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Longworth 42 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appleton a nice place to live?

Appleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appleton is 44/100, 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 Appleton?

Appleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Appleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Appleton is Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Appleton in total.

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Postcode districts in Appleton

OX13 48 ⇄

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