Town Pop. 262

Living in Drayton St Leonard: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Drayton St Leonard is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the OX10 postcode district. The OX10 district averages 48/100, putting Drayton St Leonard 12 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the OX10 district's 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX10 postcode district.

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Drayton St Leonard scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
206.1 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 25 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thame Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Marylands Green 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bear Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.029 · PM2.5 6.501 · PM10 10.848 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital16.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryBerinsfield Health Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,040 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate68.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired18.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Culham 4.3 mi
Radley 4.7 mi
Appleford 4.8 mi
J8 M40 5.5 mi
J7 M40 5.5 mi
J8A M40 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Drayton St Leonard 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

Stadhampton 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Berinsfield 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Warborough and Shillingford 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Burcot (South Oxfordshire) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chalgrove 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Benson 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Drayton St Leonard a nice place to live?

Drayton St Leonard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Drayton St Leonard is 36/100, 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 Drayton St Leonard?

Drayton St Leonard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Drayton St Leonard

OX10 48 ⇄

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