Town Pop. 674

Living in Cropredy: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cropredy scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the OX17 postcode district, Cropredy ranks 8th. On broadband specifically, Cropredy sits 53 points above the OX17 district figure of 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX17 postcode district.

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Cropredy scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
170.6 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 68 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cup And Saucer 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Roundhill Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.633 · PM2.5 6.647 · PM10 11.438 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Cropredy Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsThe Horton General Hospital3.8 mi
Warwick Hospital16.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,080 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.3%Student2.6%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Banbury 3.8 mi
King's Sutton 6.7 mi
Heyford 13.6 mi
J11 M40 2.6 mi
J11 M40 3.3 mi
J12 M40 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cropredy 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

Great Bourton 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chacombe 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shotteswell 31 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton Cheney 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horley (Cherwell) 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Warmington (Stratford-on-Avon) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cropredy a nice place to live?

Cropredy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cropredy is 44/100, 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 Cropredy?

Cropredy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cropredy in context

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Postcode districts in Cropredy

OX17 45 ⇄

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