Town Pop. 1,289

Living in Blewbury: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blewbury is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Blewbury most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Blewbury places 8th of 11 in the OX11 postcode district. The OX11 district averages 60/100, putting Blewbury 18 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Blewbury sits 11 points above the OX11 district figure of 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX11 postcode district.

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Blewbury scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
59.7 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 25 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boham'S Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bessel'S Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 White Shoot 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.422 · PM2.5 6.249 · PM10 10.299 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Blewbury 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
5
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital13 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital20.2 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 surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity1,724 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.9%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
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
11
Didcot Parkway 2.9 mi
Cholsey 3.2 mi
Appleford 4.9 mi
J13 M4 8.5 mi
J13 M4 8.9 mi
J12 M4 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £440,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£440k £499k £560k £619k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cholsey 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Compton (West Berkshire) 35 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blewbury a nice place to live?

Blewbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blewbury is 42/100, 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 Blewbury?

Blewbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blewbury?

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

What are house prices like in Blewbury?

The current median house price in Blewbury is £440,000, around 54% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%.

Blewbury in context

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Postcode districts in Blewbury

OX11 60 ⇄

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