Town Pop. 3,842

Living in Bloxham: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bloxham scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Bloxham places 3rd of 17 in the OX15 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the OX15 district's 26/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Schools (10), lifestyle (21) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see OX15 postcode district.

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Bloxham scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
50.2 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 110 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Callow Drive 19 crimes
  2. 2 Butler Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 13 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
10
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • The Warriner SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bloxham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Bloxham Grove AcademySpecial
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.2 mi
Warwick Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,732 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 109 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.5%Student6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
25
Banbury 3.5 mi
King's Sutton 4 mi
Heyford 7.7 mi
J11 M40 4.3 mi
J11 M40 4.7 mi
J10 M40 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 33
Detached £490,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£349k £447k £548k £646k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barford St John 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloxham a nice place to live?

Bloxham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bloxham is 49/100, 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 Bloxham?

Bloxham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 193 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bloxham?

Among the top-rated schools in Bloxham is The Warriner School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bloxham in total.

What are house prices like in Bloxham?

The current median house price in Bloxham is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £490,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bloxham in context

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Postcode districts in Bloxham

OX15 46 ⇄

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