Town Pop. 141

Living in Bix: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bix is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 26/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Bix places 8th of 13 in the RG9 postcode district. Against the wider RG9 district average of 49/100, that is 9 points below. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the RG9 district's 84/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG9 postcode district.

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Bix scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
290.8 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 18 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 711% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holly Close 5 crimes
  2. 2 B481 4 crimes
  3. 3 Marlow Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.821 · PM2.5 6.525 · PM10 10.323 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital7.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital16.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNettlebed Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,462 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.6%Student4.4%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.8%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)51%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
9
Henley-on-Thames 2.9 mi
Shiplake 4.5 mi
Wargrave 5.4 mi
J5 M40 7 mi
J5 M40 7.1 mi
J6 M40 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bix 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

Shepherd's Green 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Fawley 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nettlebed 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield Peppard 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Henley-on-Thames 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Greenlands 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Row 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sonning Common 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Checkendon 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Binfield Heath 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bix a nice place to live?

Bix has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bix is 40/100, 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 Bix?

Bix is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bix in context

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Postcode districts in Bix

RG9 49 ⇄

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