Town Pop. 269

Living in Churchill (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Churchill (West Oxfordshire) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100. Churchill (West Oxfordshire) places 11th of 16 in the OX7 postcode district.

The OX7 district averages 47/100, putting Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (83). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX7 postcode district.

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Churchill (West Oxfordshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
375.5 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
↑ 268% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 1217% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1386% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 619% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 501% 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
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.543 · PM2.5 6.134 · PM10 10.885 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital14.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.8 mi
Warwick Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChipping Norton Health Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity1,421 patients per GP
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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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 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
30
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Kingham 1.8 mi
Shipton 3.4 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 3.5 mi
J11 M40 16 mi
J11 M40 16.2 mi
J10 M40 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
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 Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 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

Kingham 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cornwell 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bledington 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chipping Norton 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chadlington 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Over Norton 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Oddington 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ascott-under-Wychwood 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Broadwell 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Long Compton 45 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchill (West Oxfordshire) a nice place to live?

Churchill (West Oxfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Churchill (West Oxfordshire) is 39/100, 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 Churchill (West Oxfordshire)?

Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 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.

Churchill (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Churchill (West Oxfordshire)

OX7 47 ⇄

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