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Living in Enstone: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Enstone is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Enstone places 15th of 16 in the OX7 postcode district.

Against the wider OX7 district average of 47/100, that is 11 points below. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (7), transport (12) and schools (20). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
108.3 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 35 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Airport/Airfield 14 crimes
  2. 2 Clay Hill Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Lidstone Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.502 · PM2.5 6.368 · PM10 11.052 µg/m³
75
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • Enstone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital10.4 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital14.1 mi
Warwick Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charlbury Medical Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity2,106 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.6%Student3.5%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership70.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Charlbury 3.4 mi
Finstock 4.4 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 5.8 mi
J10 M40 10.7 mi
J10 M40 10.8 mi
J9 M40 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Enstone 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

Gagingwell 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Little Tew 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Charlbury 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chadlington 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Middle Barton 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chipping Norton 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Over Norton 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 4.7 mi away ⇄
Finstock 52 5.2 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Enstone a nice place to live?

Enstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Enstone 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 Enstone?

Enstone has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Enstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Enstone is Enstone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Enstone in total.

Enstone in context

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Postcode districts in Enstone

OX7 47 ⇄

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