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Living in Broughton (Cherwell): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broughton (Cherwell) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Broughton (Cherwell) most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broughton (Cherwell) places 11th of 17 in the OX15 postcode district.

Against the wider OX15 district average of 46/100, that is 5 points below. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
217.8 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 23 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1297% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shutford Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Highlands 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital2.1 mi
Warwick Hospital18.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBloxham Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,732 patients per GP
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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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.6%Student2.1%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
11
Banbury 3 mi
King's Sutton 5 mi
Heyford 9.5 mi
J11 M40 3.9 mi
J11 M40 4 mi
J10 M40 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broughton (Cherwell) 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

Bloxham 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horley (Cherwell) 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sibford Ferris 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton (Cherwell) a nice place to live?

Broughton (Cherwell) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broughton (Cherwell) is 41/100, 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 Broughton (Cherwell)?

Broughton (Cherwell) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Broughton (Cherwell)

OX15 46 ⇄

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