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Living in Chalgrove: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chalgrove scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the OX44 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the OX44 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its broadband score runs 62 points above the OX44 district's 30/100. For the surrounding area, see OX44 postcode district.

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Chalgrove scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49 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 68 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marley Lane 29 crimes
  2. 2 Clements Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.793 · PM2.5 6.678 · PM10 11.729 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Chalgrove Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital7.9 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital14.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMill Stream Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,267 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate63.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired24.9%Student2.8%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
18
Culham 6.8 mi
Radley 6.9 mi
Appleford 7.3 mi
J7 M40 3.7 mi
J8 M40 4.1 mi
J8A M40 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £382,500 19
Semi-detached £374,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£365k £432k £502k £570k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stadhampton 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Drayton St Leonard 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Haseley 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pyrton 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Milton 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Warborough and Shillingford 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Watlington (South Oxfordshire) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ewelme 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Benson 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Common 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Berinsfield 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalgrove a nice place to live?

Chalgrove has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chalgrove is 44/100, 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 Chalgrove?

Chalgrove is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chalgrove?

Among the top-rated schools in Chalgrove is Chalgrove Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chalgrove in total.

What are house prices like in Chalgrove?

The current median house price in Chalgrove is £382,500, around 34% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £374,750.

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Postcode districts in Chalgrove

OX44 38 ⇄

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