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Living in Clanfield (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the OX18 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the OX18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. On broadband specifically, Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) sits 13 points above the OX18 district figure of 76/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX18 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
92.6 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 47 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pembroke Place 8 crimes
  2. 2 Fox Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Fowler Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Clanfield CofE 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
21
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital13 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16 mi
The Horton General Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Matthews & Partner2 mi
GP capacity2,567 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.6%Student2.2%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership61.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Shipton 10.5 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 10.6 mi
Finstock 10.9 mi
J15 M4 14.1 mi
J15 M4 14.3 mi
J16 M4 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
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 Clanfield (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

Black Bourton 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bampton (West Oxfordshire) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langford (West Oxfordshire) 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kencot 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Filkins 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aston (West Oxfordshire) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) is 43/100, 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 Clanfield (West Oxfordshire)?

Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clanfield (West Oxfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) is Clanfield CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) in total.

Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Clanfield (West Oxfordshire)

OX18 51 ⇄

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