Town Pop. 1,383

Living in Deddington: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Deddington comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the OX15 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Deddington sits 51 points above the OX15 district figure of 47/100. Safety (95) and economic health (88) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (10), lifestyle (12) and transport (15). For the surrounding area, see OX15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
49.2 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 21 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mackley Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Old Plough Walk 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Maunds 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.118 · PM2.5 6.525 · PM10 11.204 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Deddington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital15.2 mi
Warwick Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,469 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student4.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.9%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
15
King's Sutton 3.3 mi
Heyford 4.5 mi
Banbury 5.4 mi
J10 M40 5.1 mi
J10 M40 5.8 mi
J11 M40 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£376k £474k £575k £673k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

North Aston 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bloxham 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Steeple Aston 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Deddington a nice place to live?

Deddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Deddington is 48/100, 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 Deddington?

Deddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Deddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Deddington is Deddington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Deddington in total.

What are house prices like in Deddington?

The current median house price in Deddington is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Deddington in context

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Postcode districts in Deddington

OX15 46 ⇄

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