Town Pop. 1,696

Living in Chilton (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilton (Vale of White Horse) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Chilton (Vale of White Horse) most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 29/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the OX11 postcode district. Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 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 OX11 district average of 60/100, that is 18 points below. For the surrounding area, see OX11 postcode district.

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Chilton (Vale of White Horse) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
57.8 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 32 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 White Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Orchids 6 crimes
  3. 3 Drove Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Chilton County 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
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital16.5 mi
Great Western Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,494 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate65.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.6%Unemployed2%Retired22.3%Student3.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.4%Skilled & technical28.8%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Didcot Parkway 3.9 mi
Appleford 5.4 mi
Culham 6.3 mi
J13 M4 8.4 mi
J13 M4 8.4 mi
J14 M4 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £403,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£357k £394k £432k £469k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Harwell 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
East Ilsley 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilton (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Chilton (Vale of White Horse) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilton (Vale of White Horse) is 42/100, 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 Chilton (Vale of White Horse)?

Chilton (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilton (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilton (Vale of White Horse) is Chilton County Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chilton (Vale of White Horse) in total.

What are house prices like in Chilton (Vale of White Horse)?

The current median house price in Chilton (Vale of White Horse) is £403,750, around 42% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Chilton (Vale of White Horse)

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