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Living in Beckley (South Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Beckley (South Oxfordshire) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100. Against the wider OX3 district average of 67/100, that is 23 points below.

Its economic health score runs 9 points above the OX3 district's 72/100. Safety (91) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (16), transport (20), schools (22) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX3 postcode district.

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Beckley (South Oxfordshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
257.3 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 22 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bayswater Mill 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.399 · PM2.5 6.659 · PM10 11.177 µg/m³
73
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Beckley 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
16
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital2.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital15.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBury Knowle Health Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,882 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2%Retired23.5%Student3.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)8.2%Level 3 (A levels)11.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.2%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
20
Islip 3.2 mi
Oxford Parkway 4.1 mi
Oxford 4.8 mi
J9 M40 4.9 mi
J8A M40 5 mi
J9 M40 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Beckley (South 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

Stanton St John 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Charlton-on-Otmoor 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Islip (Cherwell) 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Horspath 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 3.9 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wolvercote 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beckley (South Oxfordshire) a nice place to live?

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

Beckley (South Oxfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beckley (South Oxfordshire)?

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

Beckley (South Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Beckley (South Oxfordshire)

OX3 67 ⇄

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