Town Pop. 280

Living in Kingston Blount: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingston Blount comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the OX39 postcode district, Kingston Blount scores lowest. Against the wider OX39 district average of 44/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, Kingston Blount sits 8 points above the OX39 district figure of 83/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX39 postcode district.

36
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Kingston Blount scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Kingston Blount.
Or compare:
OX39 4AA OX39

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
285.7 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 22 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Windmill Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Thame Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Blackthorn Rise 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.474 · PM2.5 6.533 · PM10 10.29 µg/m³
74
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Aston Rowant Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital9.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryStokenchurch Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,891 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed2%Retired23.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
10
Princes Risborough 4.3 mi
Saunderton 4.7 mi
Monks Risborough 5.5 mi
J6 M40 1.6 mi
J6 M40 1.8 mi
J5 M40 2 mi

Lifestyle

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

Places like Kingston Blount Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Kingston Blount, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingston Blount 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

Aston Rowant 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lewknor 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
The City 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pyrton 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston Blount a nice place to live?

Kingston Blount has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingston Blount is 36/100, 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 Blount?

Kingston Blount is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingston Blount?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingston Blount is Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingston Blount in total.

Kingston Blount in context

See the best places to live in Oxfordshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Kingston Blount

OX39 44 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode