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Living in Hook Norton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hook Norton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the OX15 postcode district, Hook Norton ranks 10th. Hook Norton is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
36.6 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 38 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brewery Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Bourne Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Bourne 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hook Norton Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital6.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital19.3 mi
Warwick Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust7.2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgerySibford Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity2,049 patients per GP
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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)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.5%Student4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Banbury 7.9 mi
Charlbury 8.7 mi
King's Sutton 8.7 mi
J11 M40 8.8 mi
J11 M40 9 mi
J10 M40 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £495,000 25
Detached £525,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£384k £450k £518k £583k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sibford Ferris 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sibford Gower 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Tew 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Over Norton 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Long Compton 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cherington and Stourton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Brailes 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chipping Norton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hook Norton a nice place to live?

Hook Norton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hook Norton is 42/100, 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 Hook Norton?

Hook Norton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hook Norton?

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

What are house prices like in Hook Norton?

The current median house price in Hook Norton is £495,000, around 74% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £525,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hook Norton

OX15 46 ⇄

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