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Living in Chacombe: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chacombe scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100. Chacombe places 14th of 17 in the OX17 postcode district.

Chacombe is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider OX17 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Chacombe sits 27 points above the OX17 district figure of 43/100. For the surrounding area, see OX17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
139 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arbury Banks 11 crimes
  2. 2 Barley Hill 7 crimes
  3. 3 Thornhill 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.48 · PM2.5 6.599 · PM10 11.001 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Chacombe CEVA Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital3 mi
Warwick Hospital18.6 mi
Northampton General Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,660 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
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
7
Banbury 2.8 mi
King's Sutton 4.8 mi
Heyford 11.9 mi
J11 M40 1.7 mi
J11 M40 2 mi
J10 M40 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chacombe 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

Middleton Cheney 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sulgrave 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chacombe a nice place to live?

Chacombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chacombe is 39/100, 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 Chacombe?

Chacombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chacombe?

Among the top-rated schools in Chacombe is Chacombe CEVA Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chacombe in total.

Chacombe in context

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Postcode districts in Chacombe

OX17 45 ⇄

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