Town Pop. 1,375

Living in Burford: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burford is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Burford most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Burford places 3rd of 9 in the OX18 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Burford sits 20 points above the OX18 district figure of 25/100. That puts Burford in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see OX18 postcode district.

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Burford scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
91.6 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 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shilton Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Burford Mews 13 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.961 · PM2.5 6.213 · PM10 11.107 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Burford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Burford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital17.6 mi
Great Western Hospital18.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,772 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.3%Student3.9%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership63.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
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
19
Shipton 4.7 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 5.4 mi
Kingham 6.8 mi
J9 M40 19.3 mi
J9 M40 19.4 mi
J15 M4 19.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 48
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £615,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£475k £624k £778k £927k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Fulbrook 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kencot 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Filkins 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Great Rissington 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Eastleach Turville 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burford a nice place to live?

Burford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burford 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 Burford?

Burford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burford?

Among the top-rated schools in Burford are Burford Primary School and Burford School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Burford in total.

What are house prices like in Burford?

The current median house price in Burford is £615,000, around 116% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

Burford in context

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Postcode districts in Burford

OX18 51 ⇄

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