Town Pop. 776

Living in East Challow: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Challow comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100. East Challow places 4th of 10 in the OX12 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the OX12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On lifestyle specifically, East Challow sits 13 points below the OX12 district figure of 41/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX12 postcode district.

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East Challow scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
157.2 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 47 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hamilton Drive 14 crimes
  2. 2 Regis Place 9 crimes
  3. 3 Woodhill Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.399 · PM2.5 6.25 · PM10 10.725 µg/m³
75
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stockham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
11
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital15.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital23.1 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 surgeryNewbury Street Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,029 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.2%Student3.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Didcot Parkway 9.1 mi
Appleford 9.6 mi
Culham 10.2 mi
J14 M4 9.5 mi
J14 M4 9.7 mi
J13 M4 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
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 East Challow 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

Letcombe Regis 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Childrey 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Challow a nice place to live?

East Challow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Challow is 43/100, 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 East Challow?

East Challow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Challow?

Among the top-rated schools in East Challow is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in East Challow in total.

East Challow in context

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Postcode districts in East Challow

OX12 49 ⇄

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