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Living in Aston Rowant: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aston Rowant comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Aston Rowant most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the OX49 postcode district. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX49 postcode district.

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Aston Rowant scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
584.3 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 49 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 468% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 881% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1125% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 685% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thame Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Windmill Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Blackthorn Rise 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.998 · PM2.5 6.583 · PM10 10.698 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Aston Rowant Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lewknor Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital9.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital12.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryStokenchurch Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,891 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.8%Student3.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Princes Risborough 5.1 mi
Saunderton 5.4 mi
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 6 mi
J6 M40 0.8 mi
J6 M40 1 mi
J5 M40 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aston Rowant 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

Kingston Blount 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Lewknor 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pyrton 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Watlington (South Oxfordshire) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
The City 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston Rowant a nice place to live?

Aston Rowant has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aston Rowant is 35/100, 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 Aston Rowant?

Aston Rowant is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 149 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aston Rowant?

Among the top-rated schools in Aston Rowant are Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School and Lewknor Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Aston Rowant in total.

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Postcode districts in Aston Rowant

OX49 39 ⇄

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