Town Pop. 2,682

Living in Bampton (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bampton (West Oxfordshire) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bampton (West Oxfordshire) places 5th of 9 in the OX18 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the OX18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100.

Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (13), lifestyle (14), transport (16) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Bampton (West Oxfordshire) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
66.7 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 82 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 15 crimes
  2. 2 Weald Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bampton CofE 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
28
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital13.7 mi
Great Western Hospital14.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,567 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.7%Student2.5%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Finstock 9.3 mi
Combe 9.7 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 9.7 mi
J15 M4 15.8 mi
J15 M4 16 mi
J9 M40 17.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £416,000 26
Detached £545,000 10
Semi-detached £385,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£298k £407k £519k £627k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Aston (West Oxfordshire) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kencot 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Langford (West Oxfordshire) 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Bampton (West Oxfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bampton (West Oxfordshire) is 43/100, 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 Bampton (West Oxfordshire)?

Bampton (West Oxfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 179 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Bampton (West Oxfordshire) is Bampton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bampton (West Oxfordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Bampton (West Oxfordshire)?

The current median house price in Bampton (West Oxfordshire) is £416,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £545,000, semi-detached £385,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bampton (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Bampton (West Oxfordshire)

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