Town Pop. 244

Living in Buckland (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buckland (Vale of White Horse) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 94/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SN7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 25 points above the SN7 district's 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN7 postcode district.

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Buckland (Vale of White Horse) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
278.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 2009% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Buckland Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Barcote Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.318 · PM2.5 6.345 · PM10 11.509 µg/m³
74
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Outstanding
  • Buckland Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital13.4 mi
Great Western Hospital13.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWhite Horse Medical Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity2,089 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.8%Student4.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.3%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Oxford 11.3 mi
Radley 11.4 mi
Hanborough 11.5 mi
J15 M4 14 mi
J15 M4 14.4 mi
J14 M4 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 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

Hinton Waldrist 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longworth 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aston (West Oxfordshire) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bampton (West Oxfordshire) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Standlake 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckland (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Buckland (Vale of White Horse) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buckland (Vale of White Horse) is 40/100, 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 Buckland (Vale of White Horse)?

Buckland (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buckland (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Buckland (Vale of White Horse) is Buckland Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Buckland (Vale of White Horse) in total.

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Postcode districts in Buckland (Vale of White Horse)

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