Town Pop. 869

Living in East Hendred: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Hendred scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the OX12 postcode district.

Against the wider OX12 district average of 49/100, that is 10 points below. On environment specifically, East Hendred sits 9 points above the OX12 district figure of 66/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see OX12 postcode district.

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East Hendred scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
169.2 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 59 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Street 23 crimes
  2. 2 Hanney Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Milbank Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • St Amand's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Hendreds Church of England SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.1 mi
Great Western Hospital16.9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity1,899 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2%Retired23.9%Student3.4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership63.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Didcot Parkway 4.2 mi
Appleford 5.1 mi
Culham 5.9 mi
J13 M4 10 mi
J13 M4 10 mi
J14 M4 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Hendred 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 Hendred 45 0.6 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Hendred a nice place to live?

East Hendred has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Hendred is 39/100, 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 Hendred?

East Hendred is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Hendred?

Among the top-rated schools in East Hendred are St Amand's Catholic Primary School and The Hendreds Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in East Hendred in total.

East Hendred in context

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Postcode districts in East Hendred

OX12 49 ⇄

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