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Living in Ducklington: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ducklington 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 sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score.

Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (98), safety (88) and environment (81). For the surrounding area, see OX28 postcode district.

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Ducklington scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
95 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
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to 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
81
Air Quality NO₂ 5.584 · PM2.5 6.512 · PM10 11.315 µg/m³
74
Green Space 96
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
46
4 schools in area · 14 within 4km
4Good
  • Ducklington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Queen Emma's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Henry Box SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital11.1 mi
Great Western Hospital18.6 mi
The Horton General Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCogges Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,380 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 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
Combe 6 mi
Hanborough 6.2 mi
J9 M40 14.2 mi
J9 M40 14.2 mi
J8A M40 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
93
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ducklington 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

Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Witney 66 1.3 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aston (West Oxfordshire) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Standlake 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bampton (West Oxfordshire) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ducklington a nice place to live?

Ducklington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ducklington 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 Ducklington?

Ducklington 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 Ducklington?

Among the top-rated schools in Ducklington are Ducklington Primary School, Queen Emma's Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Ducklington in total.

Ducklington in context

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Postcode districts in Ducklington

OX28 68 ⇄
OX29 55 ⇄

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