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Living in Cassington: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cassington is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Cassington places 7th of 18 in the OX29 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 15 points above the OX29 district's 71/100. Safety (92) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (23), transport (23), lifestyle (26) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see OX29 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Cassington scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
128.2 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 41 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hazeldene Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Lombard Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 43
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Primary School, CassingtonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital5.4 mi
The Horton General Hospital17.7 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital23 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 surgeryEynsham Medical Group1.6 mi
GP capacity1,641 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.7%Student3.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.3%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
23
Hanborough 2.5 mi
Oxford Parkway 3 mi
Combe 3.5 mi
J9 M40 8.1 mi
J9 M40 8.3 mi
J8A M40 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cassington 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

Eynsham 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wolvercote 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Farmoor 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kidlington 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton (West Oxfordshire) 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodstock 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cassington a nice place to live?

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

Cassington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cassington?

Among the top-rated schools in Cassington is St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Cassington, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cassington in total.

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Postcode districts in Cassington

OX29 55 ⇄

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