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Living in Finmere: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Finmere scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Finmere most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the MK18 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Finmere sits 12 points above the MK18 district figure of 73/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK18 postcode district.

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Finmere scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
426.1 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 50 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 625% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 639% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langland Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  3. 3 Mere Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.582 · PM2.5 6.581 · PM10 11.776 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Finmere Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital11.7 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Swan Practice3.9 mi
GP capacity1,803 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate64.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired22.8%Student3.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Bicester North 6.9 mi
Bicester Village 7.5 mi
King's Sutton 9.1 mi
J10 M40 6.4 mi
J10 M40 6.4 mi
J9 M40 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Finmere 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

Newton Purcell 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tingewick 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mixbury 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barton Hartshorn 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Buckinghamshire) 30 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gawcott 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fringford 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Evenley 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whitfield (Buckinghamshire) 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Turweston 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dadford 25 3.7 mi away ⇄
Buckingham 51 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Finmere a nice place to live?

Finmere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Finmere is 40/100, 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 Finmere?

Finmere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Finmere?

Among the top-rated schools in Finmere is Finmere Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Finmere in total.

Finmere in context

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Postcode districts in Finmere

MK18 42 ⇄

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