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Living in Kingston Bagpuize: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingston Bagpuize is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kingston Bagpuize most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the OX13 postcode district, Kingston Bagpuize ranks 6th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the OX13 district's 56/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX13 postcode district.

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Kingston Bagpuize scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
3,578.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 26969% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 2429% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 5568% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 7575% above national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↑ 3274% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Buckland Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Barcote Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area
2Good
  • John Blandy Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Longworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital9.7 mi
Great Western Hospital15.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMarcham Road Health Centre5.3 mi
GP capacity1,738 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.8%Student4.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.3%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 B
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Radley 7.8 mi
Culham 8.2 mi
Appleford 8.2 mi
J8A M40 14.5 mi
J8A M40 14.7 mi
J8 M40 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £462,500 24
Detached £585,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£342k £473k £609k £740k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Longworth 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hinton Waldrist 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Frilford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Standlake 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton Harcourt 52 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston Bagpuize a nice place to live?

Kingston Bagpuize has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingston Bagpuize 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 Kingston Bagpuize?

Kingston Bagpuize is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingston Bagpuize?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingston Bagpuize are John Blandy Primary School and Longworth Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kingston Bagpuize in total.

What are house prices like in Kingston Bagpuize?

The current median house price in Kingston Bagpuize is £462,500, around 62% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £585,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kingston Bagpuize

OX13 48 ⇄

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