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Living in Bladon: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bladon comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 92/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the OX20 postcode district, Bladon ranks 2nd.

On economic health specifically, Bladon sits 9 points above the OX20 district figure of 83/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: schools (21), transport (27) and healthcare (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
92.4 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 22 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Theft from the person 5 crimes
↑ 411% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hedge End 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  3. 3 Home Farm Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Bladon 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
29
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital15 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodstock Surgery1.1 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.5%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial62.2%Skilled & technical26.8%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.1%Level 3 (A levels)11.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)59.7%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
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
27
Hanborough 1.2 mi
Combe 2 mi
Oxford Parkway 3.7 mi
J9 M40 6.9 mi
J9 M40 6.9 mi
J10 M40 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Bladon 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

Woodstock 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kidlington 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cassington 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bletchingdon 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bladon a nice place to live?

Bladon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bladon is 51/100, 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 Bladon?

Bladon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bladon?

Among the top-rated schools in Bladon is Bladon Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bladon in total.

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Postcode districts in Bladon

OX20 50 ⇄

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