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Living in Aston (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aston (West Oxfordshire) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the OX18 postcode district, Aston (West Oxfordshire) ranks 4th.

It scores 7 points below the OX18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its broadband score runs 17 points above the OX18 district's 76/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX18 postcode district.

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Aston (West Oxfordshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
57.3 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 28 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foxwood Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Waites Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Cote Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.205 · PM2.5 6.393 · PM10 11.256 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Aston and Cote Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.3 mi
Great Western Hospital15.7 mi
The Horton General Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Matthews & Partner1.8 mi
GP capacity2,567 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2%Retired26.2%Student3.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
15
Combe 8.9 mi
Finstock 9 mi
Hanborough 9 mi
J15 M4 16.5 mi
J9 M40 16.5 mi
J9 M40 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aston (West Oxfordshire) 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

Bampton (West Oxfordshire) 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Standlake 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hinton Waldrist 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Longworth 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston (West Oxfordshire) a nice place to live?

Aston (West Oxfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aston (West Oxfordshire) 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 Aston (West Oxfordshire)?

Aston (West Oxfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aston (West Oxfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Aston (West Oxfordshire) is Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Aston (West Oxfordshire) in total.

Aston (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Aston (West Oxfordshire)

OX18 51 ⇄

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