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Living in Islip (Cherwell): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Islip (Cherwell) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 71/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the OX5 postcode district. The OX5 district averages 54/100, putting Islip (Cherwell) 13 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Islip (Cherwell) sits 37 points above the OX5 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see OX5 postcode district.

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Islip (Cherwell) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
137.8 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 25 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Kidlington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Middle Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.627 · PM2.5 6.755 · PM10 12.135 µg/m³
72
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Dr South's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital3.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital16.2 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,728 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired26.3%Student3.3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
15
Islip 0.2 mi
Oxford Parkway 2.1 mi
Tackley 4.8 mi
J9 M40 3.5 mi
J9 M40 3.8 mi
J8A M40 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Islip (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.

Nearby places

Charlton-on-Otmoor 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kidlington 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bletchingdon 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Weston-on-the-Green 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beckley (South Oxfordshire) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wolvercote 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirtlington 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wendlebury 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stanton St John 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Islip (Cherwell) a nice place to live?

Islip (Cherwell) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Islip (Cherwell) is 41/100, 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 Islip (Cherwell)?

Islip (Cherwell) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Islip (Cherwell)?

Among the top-rated schools in Islip (Cherwell) is Dr South's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Islip (Cherwell) in total.

Islip (Cherwell) in context

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Postcode districts in Islip (Cherwell)

OX5 54 ⇄

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