Town Pop. 754

Living in Begbroke: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Begbroke comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 41/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Begbroke places 2nd of 8 in the OX5 postcode district. Against the wider OX5 district average of 54/100, that is 5 points below. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the OX5 district's 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX5 postcode district.

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Begbroke scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
69 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
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Poppy Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Woodstock Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Livingstone Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.888 · PM2.5 6.805 · PM10 11.839 µg/m³
72
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital5.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital15.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Key Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,097 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.8%Student2.3%Other inactive4.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 5% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
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
35
Oxford Parkway 2.2 mi
Hanborough 2.4 mi
Combe 3.4 mi
J9 M40 6.1 mi
J9 M40 6.1 mi
J10 M40 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Begbroke 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

Kidlington 59 0.9 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woodstock 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cassington 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wolvercote 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bletchingdon 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Islip (Cherwell) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Begbroke a nice place to live?

Begbroke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Begbroke is 49/100, 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 Begbroke?

Begbroke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Begbroke in context

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Postcode districts in Begbroke

OX5 54 ⇄

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