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Living in Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the OX11 postcode district.

It scores 14 points below the OX11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. On broadband specifically, Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe sits 31 points above the OX11 district figure of 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX11 postcode district.

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Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
95 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 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirby Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Moreton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital13 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital13.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDidcot Health Centre Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity2,379 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.4%Student4.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Cholsey 1.8 mi
Didcot Parkway 3.3 mi
Goring & Streatley 4.5 mi
J13 M4 9.2 mi
J13 M4 9.7 mi
J12 M4 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 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

South Moreton 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cholsey 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Stoke 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wallingford 55 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe a nice place to live?

Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe is 46/100, 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 Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe?

Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe

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