Town Pop. 423

Living in Horton-cum-Studley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horton-cum-Studley comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the OX33 postcode district. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see OX33 postcode district.

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Horton-cum-Studley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 540% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brill Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Farm Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital4.3 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital13.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBury Knowle Health Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity1,731 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired23.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
Islip 4.6 mi
Bicester Village 5.9 mi
Oxford Parkway 6 mi
J8A M40 4.7 mi
J9 M40 4.8 mi
J8A M40 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horton-cum-Studley 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

Beckley (South Oxfordshire) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton St John 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Charlton-on-Otmoor 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brill 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Piddington (Cherwell) 30 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Islip (Cherwell) 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horton-cum-Studley a nice place to live?

Horton-cum-Studley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horton-cum-Studley 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 Horton-cum-Studley?

Horton-cum-Studley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Horton-cum-Studley

OX33 43 ⇄

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