Town Pop. 550

Living in Finstock: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Finstock comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 88/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the OX7 postcode district, Finstock ranks 3rd.

Against the wider OX7 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 27 points above the OX7 district's 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (87). For the surrounding area, see OX7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Finstock scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
114.5 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 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Rise 7 crimes
  2. 2 Woodstock Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hill Crescent 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.535 · PM2.5 6.326 · PM10 10.577 µg/m³
75
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Finstock Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital15.3 mi
Great Western Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charlbury Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity2,333 patients per GP
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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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
30
Finstock 0.9 mi
Charlbury 2 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 3.8 mi
J9 M40 12.3 mi
J9 M40 12.5 mi
J10 M40 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Finstock 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

Ramsden 51 0.6 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Charlbury 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ascott-under-Wychwood 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Witney 66 3.9 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Finstock a nice place to live?

Finstock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Finstock is 52/100, 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 Finstock?

Finstock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Finstock?

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

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Postcode districts in Finstock

OX7 47 ⇄

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