Town Pop. 5,065

Living in Eynsham: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eynsham is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 33/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the OX29 postcode district.

Against the wider OX29 district average of 55/100, that is 5 points below. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Eynsham in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX29 postcode district.

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Eynsham scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
58 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 140 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 37 crimes
  2. 2 Merton Court 16 crimes
  3. 3 Hazeldene Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Bartholomew SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Eynsham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6.4 mi
The Horton General Hospital18.4 mi
Great Western Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,401 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 145 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
27
Hanborough 3 mi
Combe 3.6 mi
Oxford Parkway 4.6 mi
J9 M40 9.7 mi
J9 M40 9.9 mi
J8A M40 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 29
Semi-detached £382,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£338k £438k £541k £640k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cassington 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Farmoor 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton (West Oxfordshire) 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stanton Harcourt 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wolvercote 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eynsham a nice place to live?

Eynsham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eynsham is 50/100, 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 Eynsham?

Eynsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 294 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eynsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Eynsham are Bartholomew School and Eynsham Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Eynsham in total.

What are house prices like in Eynsham?

The current median house price in Eynsham is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £382,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Eynsham in context

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Postcode districts in Eynsham

OX29 55 ⇄

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