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Living in Ashbury: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashbury scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 9 places sharing the SN6 postcode district, Ashbury scores lowest.

It scores 6 points below the SN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On economic health specifically, Ashbury sits 10 points above the SN6 district figure of 70/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN6 postcode district.

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Ashbury scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
298.5 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 43 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 1426% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 760% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Knighton Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashbury With Compton Beauchamp Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    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 departmentsGreat Western Hospital4.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital21.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital29.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryElm Tree Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,540 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Swindon 7.1 mi
Hungerford 11.4 mi
Bedwyn 12.9 mi
J15 M4 5 mi
J15 M4 5.5 mi
J14 M4 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashbury 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

Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shrivenham and Watchfield 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longcot 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Baydon 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashbury a nice place to live?

Ashbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashbury is 36/100, 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 Ashbury?

Ashbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashbury is Ashbury With Compton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashbury in total.

Ashbury in context

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Postcode districts in Ashbury

SN6 42 ⇄

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