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Living in Ascott-under-Wychwood: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ascott-under-Wychwood is 58/100, built from 8 categories. Broadband is where Ascott-under-Wychwood most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the OX7 postcode district scores higher. Ascott-under-Wychwood leads all 16.

The OX7 district averages 47/100, putting Ascott-under-Wychwood 11 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Ascott-under-Wychwood sits 33 points above the OX7 district figure of 61/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Ascott-under-Wychwood scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
211.3 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 50 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 617% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shipton Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Meadowbank Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Brook Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital15.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.1 mi
Great Western Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWychwood Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,057 patients per GP
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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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.1%Student3.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
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
30
Ascott-under-Wychwood 0.1 mi
Shipton 1.2 mi
Charlbury 3.2 mi
J9 M40 15.6 mi
J9 M40 15.8 mi
J10 M40 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ascott-under-Wychwood 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

Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chadlington 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Charlbury 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Finstock 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bledington 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingham 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fulbrook 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ascott-under-Wychwood a nice place to live?

Ascott-under-Wychwood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ascott-under-Wychwood is 58/100, 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 Ascott-under-Wychwood?

Ascott-under-Wychwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ascott-under-Wychwood

OX7 47 ⇄

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