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Living in Charlton-on-Otmoor: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlton-on-Otmoor scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Charlton-on-Otmoor places 7th of 8 in the OX5 postcode district. It scores 16 points below the OX5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On economic health specifically, Charlton-on-Otmoor sits 18 points above the OX5 district figure of 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX5 postcode district.

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Charlton-on-Otmoor scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
275.1 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 25 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 1217% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 440% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Kidlington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Middle Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.862 · PM2.5 6.733 · PM10 12.155 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Charlton-on-Otmoor 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
19
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital5.1 mi
The Horton General Hospital16.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital16.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryIslip Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,091 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired26.3%Student3.3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Islip 2.4 mi
Bicester Village 4.1 mi
Oxford Parkway 4.5 mi
J9 M40 1.9 mi
J9 M40 2.5 mi
J10 M40 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Charlton-on-Otmoor 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

Wendlebury 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Islip (Cherwell) 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-the-Green 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Beckley (South Oxfordshire) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chesterton 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ambrosden 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bletchingdon 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton St John 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blackthorn 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kirtlington 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlton-on-Otmoor a nice place to live?

Charlton-on-Otmoor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charlton-on-Otmoor is 38/100, 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 Charlton-on-Otmoor?

Charlton-on-Otmoor has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charlton-on-Otmoor?

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

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Postcode districts in Charlton-on-Otmoor

OX5 54 ⇄

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