Town Pop. 683

Living in Aynho: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aynho is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the OX17 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the OX17 district's 43/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX17 postcode district.

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Aynho scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
128.8 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 34 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Reynard Park 15 crimes
  2. 2 Broad Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Aynho 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital5.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital15.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryDeddington Health Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity1,652 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.2%Retired23.6%Student3.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
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
6
King's Sutton 2.2 mi
Banbury 5.6 mi
Heyford 5.7 mi
J10 M40 3.3 mi
J10 M40 4.2 mi
J11 M40 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aynho 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

Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Croughton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fritwell 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hinton-in-the-Hedges 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Aston 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ardley and Fewcott 30 3.9 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Heyford 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aynho a nice place to live?

Aynho has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aynho is 45/100, 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 Aynho?

Aynho is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Aynho

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