Town Pop. 1,878

Living in Kings Sutton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kings Sutton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Kings Sutton places 4th of 17 in the OX17 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Kings Sutton sits 43 points above the OX17 district figure of 43/100. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX17 postcode district.

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Kings Sutton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
60.7 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 53 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dobbins Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Cherwell Banks 14 crimes
  3. 3 Arundel Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Kings Sutton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital17.8 mi
Northampton General Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryHightown Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,838 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired25%Student3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership66.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
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
27
King's Sutton 0.4 mi
Banbury 3.5 mi
Heyford 7.3 mi
J11 M40 3.5 mi
J11 M40 4.2 mi
J10 M40 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 17
Semi-detached £373,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£363k £396k £430k £463k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hinton-in-the-Hedges 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton Cheney 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Croughton 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bloxham 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Sutton a nice place to live?

Kings Sutton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kings Sutton is 45/100, 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 Kings Sutton?

Kings Sutton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kings Sutton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kings Sutton is Kings Sutton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kings Sutton in total.

What are house prices like in Kings Sutton?

The current median house price in Kings Sutton is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £373,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Kings Sutton

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