Town Pop. 439

Living in Great Milton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Milton scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. Great Milton places 5th of 8 in the OX44 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 10 points above the OX44 district's 18/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX44 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
109.3 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 18 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Middle Ground 19 crimes
  2. 2 Old Field 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green Hitchings 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.492 · PM2.5 6.623 · PM10 11.396 µg/m³
73
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Milton 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 departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital13.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMorland House Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,590 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired23.7%Student3.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership67.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Radley 6.9 mi
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 7.2 mi
Culham 7.8 mi
J8 M40 1 mi
J8A M40 1.2 mi
J8A M40 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Milton 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

Great Haseley 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 1.4 mi away ⇄
Milton Common 30 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stadhampton 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chalgrove 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horspath 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Milton a nice place to live?

Great Milton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Milton is 39/100, 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 Milton?

Great Milton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Milton?

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

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Postcode districts in Great Milton

OX44 38 ⇄

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