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Living in Hornton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hornton is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Hornton places 15th of 17 in the OX15 postcode district. Hornton 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. Against the wider OX15 district average of 46/100, that is 7 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX15 postcode district.

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Hornton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
243.5 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
↑ 2860% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 12 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 434% above national average
Bicycle theft 3 crimes
↑ 1837% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Well Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Gulliver'S Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bell Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.243 · PM2.5 6.454 · PM10 11.456 µg/m³
75
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hornton 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 Hospital4.8 mi
Warwick Hospital14.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry21.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Wignell and Partners4.6 mi
GP capacity1,626 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
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
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Banbury 5.1 mi
King's Sutton 8.4 mi
Leamington Spa 13.5 mi
J11 M40 5 mi
J11 M40 5.5 mi
J12 M40 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Hornton 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

Horley (Cherwell) 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shenington 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Warmington (Stratford-on-Avon) 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shotteswell 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Radway 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Tysoe 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Temple Herdewyke 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hornton a nice place to live?

Hornton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hornton 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 Hornton?

Hornton 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.

What are the best schools in Hornton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hornton is Hornton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hornton in total.

Hornton in context

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Postcode districts in Hornton

OX15 46 ⇄

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