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Living in Great Bourton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Bourton comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Great Bourton most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the OX17 postcode district, Great Bourton ranks 9th. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Schools (9), lifestyle (10), transport (13) and healthcare (23) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX17 postcode district.

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Great Bourton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
192.5 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 45 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cup And Saucer 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Garners Field 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Cropredy Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital3.5 mi
Warwick Hospital16.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCropredy Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,660 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed0.8%Retired28.3%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Banbury 3.2 mi
King's Sutton 6.3 mi
Heyford 13.1 mi
J11 M40 2.1 mi
J11 M40 2.9 mi
J12 M40 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
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 Great Bourton 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

Cropredy 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shotteswell 31 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chacombe 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horley (Cherwell) 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Warmington (Stratford-on-Avon) 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Middleton Cheney 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bourton a nice place to live?

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

Great Bourton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Great Bourton in context

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Postcode districts in Great Bourton

OX17 45 ⇄

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