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Living in Bayworth: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bayworth scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the OX1 postcode district, Bayworth ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Bayworth sits 61 points above the OX1 district figure of 38/100. That puts Bayworth in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see OX1 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Bayworth scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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OX1 1AA OX1 2AA OX1 3AD OX1 4AB OX1 5AA OX1 9AA OX1 OX13 OX14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
1,495.4 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 70 crimes
↑ 1829% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 2734% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 1107% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 1971% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 2002% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Red Bridge Hollow 31 crimes
  2. 2 Ferny Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.137 · PM2.5 6.698 · PM10 11.252 µg/m³
72
Green Space 72
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital4.3 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital20.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Furlong Medical Partnership1.3 mi
GP capacity1,617 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired29%Student3.8%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.3%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.9%Level 3 (A levels)12.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
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
43
Radley 1.8 mi
Oxford 3.3 mi
Culham 3.8 mi
J8A M40 7.7 mi
J8A M40 7.8 mi
J8 M40 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars None
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 Bayworth 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

Kennington 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayworth a nice place to live?

Bayworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bayworth is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bayworth?

Bayworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bayworth in context

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Postcode districts in Bayworth

OX1 59 ⇄
OX13 48 ⇄
OX14 58 ⇄

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