Town Pop. 1,443

Living in Freeland: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Freeland scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Freeland most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 18 scored places sharing the OX29 postcode district, Freeland ranks 8th.

Against the wider OX29 district average of 55/100, that is 5 points below. Its broadband score runs 18 points above the OX29 district's 71/100. Safety (94) and economic health (93) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see OX29 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
74.2 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 56 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 14 crimes
  2. 2 Corn Hide 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parklands 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.398 · PM2.5 6.524 · PM10 10.838 µg/m³
74
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Freeland Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.1 mi
The Horton General Hospital16.3 mi
Great Western Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryEynsham Medical Group2.7 mi
GP capacity1,799 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 7% 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
38
Combe 1.3 mi
Hanborough 1.5 mi
Finstock 3.8 mi
J9 M40 9.6 mi
J9 M40 9.6 mi
J10 M40 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£475k £540k £607k £672k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Long Hanborough 50 0.8 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cassington 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodstock 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Freeland a nice place to live?

Freeland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Freeland 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 Freeland?

Freeland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Freeland?

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

What are house prices like in Freeland?

The current median house price in Freeland is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%.

Freeland in context

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Postcode districts in Freeland

OX29 55 ⇄

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