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Living in Fringford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fringford scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Fringford places 2nd of 7 in the OX27 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the OX27 district's 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
59.1 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 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wise Crescent 5 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 3 crimes
  3. 3 Hardwick Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Fringford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital11.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13.6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryBicester Health Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity1,936 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.5%Student3.5%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership69.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 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
5
Bicester North 3.8 mi
Bicester Village 4.5 mi
Heyford 8 mi
J10 M40 3.6 mi
J10 M40 3.8 mi
J9 M40 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Fringford 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

Stratton Audley 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Purcell 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Barton Hartshorn 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Finmere 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Cherwell) 25 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mixbury 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Launton 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Evenley 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bicester 66 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ardley and Fewcott 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tingewick 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Buckinghamshire) 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fringford a nice place to live?

Fringford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fringford is 42/100, 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 Fringford?

Fringford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 27 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fringford?

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

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Postcode districts in Fringford

OX27 44 ⇄

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