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Living in Bletchingdon: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bletchingdon comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the OX5 postcode district, Bletchingdon ranks 4th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The OX5 district averages 54/100, putting Bletchingdon 7 points below its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 21 points above the OX5 district's 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX5 postcode district.

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Bletchingdon scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
378.4 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 67 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 940% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Dairy Crescent 15 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 95
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6.4 mi
The Horton General Hospital13.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Key Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,728 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.6%Student3.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
13
Tackley 2.1 mi
Islip 2.5 mi
Oxford Parkway 3.5 mi
J9 M40 3.4 mi
J9 M40 3.4 mi
J10 M40 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
70
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bletchingdon 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

Kirtlington 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-the-Green 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kidlington 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tackley 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Islip (Cherwell) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodstock 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wendlebury 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Charlton-on-Otmoor 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bletchingdon a nice place to live?

Bletchingdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bletchingdon is 47/100, 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 Bletchingdon?

Bletchingdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bletchingdon?

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

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Postcode districts in Bletchingdon

OX5 54 ⇄

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