Town Pop. 745

Living in Garsington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Garsington scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 83/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Garsington places 3rd of 8 in the OX44 postcode district. The OX44 district averages 38/100, putting Garsington 5 points above its own postcode area. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX44 postcode district.

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Garsington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
114.1 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 36 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 370% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Baldon Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Larch End 6 crimes
  3. 3 Pettiwell 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Garsington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital3.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital16.2 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leys Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,979 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.8%Student5.5%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.6%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
26
Radley 4 mi
Oxford 5.2 mi
Culham 5.4 mi
J8A M40 3.3 mi
J8A M40 3.4 mi
J8 M40 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Garsington 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

Horspath 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stadhampton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Milton 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Berinsfield 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Haseley 38 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Garsington a nice place to live?

Garsington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Garsington is 43/100, 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 Garsington?

Garsington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Garsington?

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

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Postcode districts in Garsington

OX44 38 ⇄

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