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Living in Forest Hill: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Forest Hill is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Forest Hill places 3rd of 5 in the OX33 postcode district.

Against the wider OX33 district average of 43/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 65 points above the OX33 district's 32/100. Economic health (85) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX33 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
207.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 College Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Breame Oak Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.331 · PM2.5 6.746 · PM10 11.051 µg/m³
72
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital2.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital15.1 mi
The Horton General Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMorland House Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,785 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed3.6%Retired20.2%Student10.7%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership68.4%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
24
Oxford 5 mi
Islip 5.5 mi
Oxford Parkway 5.8 mi
J8A M40 2.8 mi
J8A M40 3.3 mi
J8 M40 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Forest Hill 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

Stanton St John 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Horspath 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Beckley (South Oxfordshire) 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Milton 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Hill a nice place to live?

Forest Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Forest Hill is 48/100, 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 Forest Hill?

Forest Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Forest Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Forest Hill

OX33 43 ⇄

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