Town Pop. 1,336

Living in Horspath: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Horspath is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 93/100 against a national town median of 67/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the OX33 postcode district.

It scores 10 points above the OX33 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the OX33 district's 80/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX33 postcode district.

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Horspath scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
68.9 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 37 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gateley 15 crimes
  2. 2 Oxford Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Keydale Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.179 · PM2.5 6.814 · PM10 11.532 µg/m³
72
Green Space 52
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
41
4 schools in area · 28 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Horspath Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • John Watson SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wheatley Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wheatley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
26
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital2.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital15.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryHollow Way Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,873 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
55.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.3%Retired29.7%Student3.8%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
36
Oxford 4.5 mi
Radley 4.9 mi
Oxford Parkway 6.4 mi
J8A M40 3 mi
J8A M40 3.2 mi
J8 M40 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horspath 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

Wheatley 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stanton St John 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Milton 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beckley (South Oxfordshire) 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horspath a nice place to live?

Horspath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horspath is 53/100, 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 Horspath?

Horspath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horspath?

Among the top-rated schools in Horspath are Horspath Church of England Primary School, John Watson School and Wheatley Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Horspath in total.

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Postcode districts in Horspath

OX33 43 ⇄

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