Town Pop. 26,392

Living in Didcot: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Didcot is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 72/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 11 places in the OX11 postcode district. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (85) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see OX11 postcode district.

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Didcot scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
69.8 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 782 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 238 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Shoplifting 183 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 141 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 134 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 365 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 141 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 117 crimes
  3. 3 Broadway 66 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 66
Parks Ample 38
Sports Pitches Ample 40
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 21
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 23

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 18 within 4km
2Outstanding8Good1Requires Improvement5Ungraded
  • Aureus Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Didcot Girls' SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Didcot Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ladygrove Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lydalls Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Northbourne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Birinus SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • UTC OxfordshireSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Willowcroft Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital9.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.5 mi
Great Western Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,379 patients per GP
6dentists5pharmacies

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 699 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate69.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired16.8%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Didcot Parkway 0.3 mi
Appleford 2 mi
Culham 3.1 mi
J13 M4 11 mi
J8A M40 11.1 mi
J8A M40 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Ample 94
Takeaways Ample 24
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 256
Detached £460,000 54
Semi-detached £375,000 100
Terraced £300,000 77
Flat / Maisonette £215,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£179k £293k £410k £524k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

East Hagbourne 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton Courtenay 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Didcot a nice place to live?

Didcot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Didcot is 62/100, 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 Didcot?

Didcot has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 1,843 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Didcot?

Among the top-rated schools in Didcot are Aureus Primary School and Didcot Girls' School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Didcot in total.

What are house prices like in Didcot?

The current median house price in Didcot is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £460,000, semi-detached £375,000, terraced £300,000, flat £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 256 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Didcot in context

See where Didcot ranks among the best places to live in Oxfordshire

Postcode districts in Didcot

OX11 60 ⇄

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