Town Pop. 328

Living in Curbridge (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 93/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the OX29 postcode district.

The OX29 district averages 55/100, putting Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 9 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points above the OX29 district's 84/100. That is 14 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX29 postcode district.

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Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
387.2 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 54 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 322% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dale Walk 35 crimes
  2. 2 Wheatfield Drive 12 crimes
  3. 3 Conference/Exhibition Centre 9 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.485 · PM2.5 6.473 · PM10 11.362 µg/m³
74
Green Space 95
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Windrush Church of England 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
37
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.7 mi
Great Western Hospital18 mi
The Horton General Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWindrush Medical Practice, Windrush Health Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2%Retired25.6%Student3.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
35
Finstock 5.9 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 6.7 mi
Combe 6.9 mi
J9 M40 15.4 mi
J9 M40 15.4 mi
J10 M40 18 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
93
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Curbridge (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

Witney 66 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bampton (West Oxfordshire) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Aston (West Oxfordshire) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Curbridge (West Oxfordshire)?

Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) is Windrush Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) in total.

Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Curbridge (West Oxfordshire)

OX29 55 ⇄

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