Town Pop. 2,449

Living in Berinsfield: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Berinsfield is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 40/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the OX10 postcode district, Berinsfield ranks 2nd. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the OX10 district's 47/100. Schools (23) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX10 postcode district.

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Berinsfield scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
75.5 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 31 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Shoplifting 12 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Evenlode Drive 28 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 23 crimes
  3. 3 Wimblestraw Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Abbey Woods AcademyPrimary · 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
40
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital17.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,301 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.2%Retired20.4%Student3.3%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.7%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary38.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)15.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership58%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
34
Culham 2.8 mi
Radley 3.3 mi
Appleford 3.4 mi
J8A M40 6.2 mi
J8 M40 6.4 mi
J8A M40 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £290,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£267k £281k £295k £308k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burcot (South Oxfordshire) 44 0.8 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Drayton St Leonard 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stadhampton 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Warborough and Shillingford 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Berinsfield a nice place to live?

Berinsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Berinsfield is 48/100, 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 Berinsfield?

Berinsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Berinsfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Berinsfield is Abbey Woods Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Berinsfield in total.

What are house prices like in Berinsfield?

The current median house price in Berinsfield is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Berinsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Berinsfield

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