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Living in Hailey: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hailey scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Hailey most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 18 scored places sharing the OX29 postcode district, Hailey ranks 12th.

The OX29 district averages 55/100, putting Hailey 8 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Hailey sits 17 points above the OX29 district figure of 74/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX29 postcode district.

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Hailey scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
152.9 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 31 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fairspear Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 New Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Chimney End 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 84
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • Hailey Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Witney Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital11.6 mi
The Horton General Hospital17.4 mi
Great Western Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWindrush Medical Practice, Windrush Health Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,380 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)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.8%Student3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
11
Finstock 2.9 mi
Charlbury 4.1 mi
Combe 4.2 mi
J9 M40 13 mi
J9 M40 13.1 mi
J10 M40 15.1 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 Hailey 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

Delly End 0 0.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Witney 66 1.8 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Finstock 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hailey a nice place to live?

Hailey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hailey is 47/100, 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 Hailey?

Hailey 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 Hailey?

Among the top-rated schools in Hailey are Hailey Church of England Primary School and Witney Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hailey in total.

Hailey in context

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Postcode districts in Hailey

OX29 55 ⇄

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