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Living in Chadlington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chadlington comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the OX7 postcode district, Chadlington ranks 10th. It scores 6 points below the OX7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Its broadband score runs 26 points above the OX7 district's 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX7 postcode district.

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Chadlington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
270.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 850% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 971% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 419% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 22 crimes
  2. 2 Old London Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Cross'S Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 84
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Chadlington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital13.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital15.5 mi
Great Western Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charlbury Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity2,333 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
9
Charlbury 2.2 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 2.7 mi
Shipton 3.7 mi
J9 M40 13.8 mi
J10 M40 13.9 mi
J10 M40 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chadlington 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

Charlbury 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ascott-under-Wychwood 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chipping Norton 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Enstone 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Over Norton 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Finstock 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kingham 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cornwell 44 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chadlington a nice place to live?

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

Chadlington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chadlington?

Among the top-rated schools in Chadlington is Chadlington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chadlington in total.

Chadlington in context

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Postcode districts in Chadlington

OX7 47 ⇄

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