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Living in Horley (Cherwell): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horley (Cherwell) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Horley (Cherwell) most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the OX15 postcode district, Horley (Cherwell) ranks 12th. Horley (Cherwell) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The OX15 district averages 46/100, putting Horley (Cherwell) 6 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

220.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Burglary 20 crimes

↑ 2583% above national average

Violence and sexual offences 12 crimes

↑ 69% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes

↑ 384% above national average

Bicycle theft 3 crimes

↑ 1662% above national average

Vehicle crime 2 crimes

↑ 96% above national average

other 3 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Well Lane 11 crimes
2 Gulliver'S Close 7 crimes
3 Bell Street 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.485 · PM2.5 6.454 · PM10 11.133 µg/m³

Green Space 15

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital3.3 mi

Warwick Hospital15.6 mi

University Hospital Coventry22.6 mi

Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99%

Nearest GP surgeryDr Wignell and Partners3.1 mi

GP capacity2,015 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

Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%

available across Cherwell

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

94.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.9%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired25.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary13.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.1%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership83.7%

Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Banbury 3.5 mi

King's Sutton 6.8 mi

Heyford 12.6 mi

J11 M40 3.4 mi

J11 M40 3.9 mi

J12 M40 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

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 Horley (Cherwell) 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Horley (Cherwell) a nice place to live?

Horley (Cherwell) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horley (Cherwell) is 40/100, 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 Horley (Cherwell)?

Horley (Cherwell) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Horley (Cherwell) in context

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Postcode districts in Horley (Cherwell)

OX15 46 ⇄

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