Town Pop. 2,759

Living in Charlbury: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlbury comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Charlbury most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 16 scored places sharing the OX7 postcode district, Charlbury ranks 2nd.

It scores 8 points above the OX7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On healthcare specifically, Charlbury sits 21 points above the OX7 district figure of 17/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX7 postcode district.

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Charlbury scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55.1 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 62 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wilkins Court 15 crimes
  2. 2 Church Rise 7 crimes
  3. 3 Dancers Hill 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Charlbury Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
38
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.8 mi
The Horton General Hospital13.4 mi
Great Western Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,333 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 102 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.9%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.4%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
39
Charlbury 0.5 mi
Finstock 1.4 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 3.7 mi
J9 M40 11.9 mi
J9 M40 12.1 mi
J10 M40 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
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 £490,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£386k £479k £575k £668k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Finstock 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chadlington 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Enstone 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ascott-under-Wychwood 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gagingwell 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlbury a nice place to live?

Charlbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Charlbury is 55/100, 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 Charlbury?

Charlbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charlbury?

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

What are house prices like in Charlbury?

The current median house price in Charlbury is £490,000, around 72% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

Charlbury in context

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Postcode districts in Charlbury

OX7 47 ⇄

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