Town Pop. 7,659

Living in Grove (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grove (Vale of White Horse) scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Grove (Vale of White Horse) most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Grove (Vale of White Horse) places 2nd of 10 in the OX12 postcode district.

Against the wider OX12 district average of 49/100, that is 6 points above. On healthcare specifically, Grove (Vale of White Horse) sits 15 points above the OX12 district figure of 29/100. That puts Grove (Vale of White Horse) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see OX12 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Grove (Vale of White Horse) scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
73 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 275 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 45 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 41 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 92 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dakota Drive 65 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 58 crimes
  3. 3 The Firs 18 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
32
5 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • Fitzwaryn SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Charlton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Millbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grove Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Johns CofE AcademySecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.9 mi
Great Western Hospital13.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbury Street Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,029 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 204 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate65.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.3%Student2.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Didcot Parkway 7.8 mi
Appleford 8.1 mi
Culham 8.6 mi
J14 M4 11 mi
J14 M4 11.1 mi
J13 M4 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 59
Detached £412,500 18
Terraced £278,500 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£269k £352k £437k £520k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wantage 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
East Challow 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Letcombe Regis 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Childrey 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grove (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Grove (Vale of White Horse) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grove (Vale of White Horse) is 55/100, 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 Grove (Vale of White Horse)?

Grove (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 559 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grove (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Grove (Vale of White Horse) are Fitzwaryn School, Charlton Primary School and Millbrook Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Grove (Vale of White Horse) in total.

What are house prices like in Grove (Vale of White Horse)?

The current median house price in Grove (Vale of White Horse) is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £412,500, terraced £278,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Grove (Vale of White Horse) in context

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Postcode districts in Grove (Vale of White Horse)

OX12 49 ⇄

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