Town Pop. 982

Living in Cumnor: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cumnor scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Cumnor most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the OX2 postcode district.

Cumnor is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The OX2 district averages 59/100, putting Cumnor 10 points below its own postcode area. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX2 postcode district.

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Cumnor scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
84.5 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 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kimmeridge Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Oakwood Way 9 crimes
  3. 3 Netherton Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 6.141 · PM2.5 6.511 · PM10 11.12 µg/m³
74
Green Space 65
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)Primary · 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
4
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital5.1 mi
Great Western Hospital21.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLuther Street3.2 mi
GP capacity960 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.5%Student4.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.2%Skilled & technical28.5%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)12%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Oxford 3.1 mi
Radley 5.3 mi
Oxford Parkway 5.5 mi
J8A M40 10.2 mi
J8A M40 10.4 mi
J9 M40 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cumnor 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

Chawley 52 0.7 mi away ⇄
Farmoor 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton (West Oxfordshire) 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton Harcourt 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cumnor a nice place to live?

Cumnor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cumnor is 49/100, 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 Cumnor?

Cumnor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cumnor?

Among the top-rated schools in Cumnor is Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cumnor in total.

Cumnor in context

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Postcode districts in Cumnor

OX2 59 ⇄

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