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Living in Boars Hill: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Boars Hill is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Boars Hill most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 6 scored places sharing the OX1 postcode district, Boars Hill ranks 5th.

It scores 8 points below the OX1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the OX1 district's 38/100. Economic health (81) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX1 postcode district.

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Boars Hill scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
135.3 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 46 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Foxcombe Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 30
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Sunningwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital3.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital21 mi
Great Western Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Furlong Medical Partnership2 mi
GP capacity1,577 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.6%Student4.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.1%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.5%Level 3 (A levels)10.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)59.4%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
30
Oxford 2.8 mi
Radley 2.9 mi
Culham 4.8 mi
J8A M40 8.5 mi
J8A M40 8.6 mi
J8 M40 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 47

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boars Hill 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

Bayworth 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boars Hill a nice place to live?

Boars Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Boars Hill 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 Boars Hill?

Boars Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boars Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Boars Hill are Sunningwell Church of England Primary School and Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Boars Hill in total.

Boars Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Boars Hill

OX1 59 ⇄

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