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Living in Fulbrook: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fulbrook comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Fulbrook most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Fulbrook places 2nd of 9 in the OX18 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Fulbrook sits 21 points above the OX18 district figure of 76/100. That puts Fulbrook in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX18 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Fulbrook scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
451.6 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 50 crimes
↑ 438% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1537% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 532% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 646% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shilton Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Burford Mews 13 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.722 · PM2.5 6.105 · PM10 10.231 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Burford 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
45
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital17.6 mi
Great Western Hospital19.3 mi
The Horton General Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryBurford Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,772 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)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.3%Student3.9%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership63.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
19
Shipton 3.8 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 4.5 mi
Kingham 6.1 mi
J9 M40 18.7 mi
J9 M40 18.8 mi
J10 M40 20.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
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 Fulbrook 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

Burford 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ascott-under-Wychwood 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Rissington 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Rissington 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 5.3 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Kencot 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulbrook a nice place to live?

Fulbrook is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fulbrook is 53/100, 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 Fulbrook?

Fulbrook has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fulbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Fulbrook is Burford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fulbrook in total.

Fulbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Fulbrook

OX18 51 ⇄

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