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Living in Fritwell: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fritwell comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the OX27 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 36 points above the OX27 district's 46/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX27 postcode district.

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Fritwell scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
206.1 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 41 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nash Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Fewcott View 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hodgson Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Fritwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital7.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13.2 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDeddington Health Centre4 mi
GP capacity1,737 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate66.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired19.6%Student2.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
7
Heyford 3.9 mi
King's Sutton 4.7 mi
Bicester North 5.3 mi
J10 M40 1.1 mi
J10 M40 1.8 mi
J9 M40 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Fritwell 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

Ardley and Fewcott 30 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Heyford 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Croughton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Aston 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Cherwell) 25 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Heyford 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Steeple Aston 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fritwell a nice place to live?

Fritwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fritwell 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 Fritwell?

Fritwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fritwell?

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

Fritwell in context

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Postcode districts in Fritwell

OX27 44 ⇄

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