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Living in East Hagbourne: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Hagbourne is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 40/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100.

East Hagbourne places 3rd of 11 in the OX11 postcode district. The OX11 district averages 60/100, putting East Hagbourne 9 points below its own postcode area. Its schools score runs 11 points below the OX11 district's 51/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX11 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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East Hagbourne scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
216.3 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 19 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 834% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirby Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Moreton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.869 · PM2.5 6.445 · PM10 11.041 µg/m³
74
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Northbourne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Birinus SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Willowcroft Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hagbourne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    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
30
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital11.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.2 mi
Great Western Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDidcot Health Centre Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,379 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.4%Student4.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
28
Didcot Parkway 1.3 mi
Appleford 3.3 mi
Cholsey 3.7 mi
J13 M4 9.9 mi
J13 M4 10.3 mi
J8A M40 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Hagbourne 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

West Hagbourne 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Hagbourne a nice place to live?

East Hagbourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Hagbourne is 51/100, 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 East Hagbourne?

East Hagbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Hagbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in East Hagbourne are Northbourne Church of England Primary School, St Birinus School and Willowcroft Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in East Hagbourne in total.

East Hagbourne in context

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Postcode districts in East Hagbourne

OX11 60 ⇄

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