Town Pop. 4,561

Living in Kennington: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kennington scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the OX1 postcode district, Kennington ranks 2nd.

Its lifestyle score runs 35 points below the OX1 district's 89/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and economic health (82) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX1 postcode district.

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Kennington scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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OX1 1AA OX1 2AA OX1 3AD OX1 4AB OX1 5AA OX1 9AA OX1 OX14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
65.1 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 119 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Red Bridge Hollow 31 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 23 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Swithun's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rose Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
29
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital2.9 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital19.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.2 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 surgeryDonnington Medical Partnership1.6 mi
GP capacity1,673 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27%Student8.7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)12.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
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
45
Radley 1.9 mi
Oxford 3 mi
Culham 4.1 mi
J8A M40 6.6 mi
J8A M40 6.8 mi
J8 M40 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £496,000 26
Detached £615,000 13
Semi-detached £427,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£392k £487k £586k £682k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sandford-on-Thames 59 0.7 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kennington a nice place to live?

Kennington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kennington is 58/100, 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 Kennington?

Kennington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 297 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kennington?

Among the top-rated schools in Kennington is St Swithun's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kennington in total.

What are house prices like in Kennington?

The current median house price in Kennington is £496,000, around 74% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £615,000, semi-detached £427,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kennington in context

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Postcode districts in Kennington

OX1 59 ⇄
OX14 58 ⇄

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