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Living in Launton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Launton is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the OX25 postcode district, Launton ranks 2nd. Against the wider OX25 district average of 38/100, that is 13 points above. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the OX25 district's 39/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX25 postcode district.

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Launton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

77.7 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 38 crimes

↑ 17% above national average

Other theft 8 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes

↓ 53% below national average

Vehicle crime 7 crimes

↑ 50% above national average

Public order 5 crimes

↓ 22% below national average

other 11 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Lavender Road 12 crimes
2 Blenheim Drive 8 crimes
3 The Green 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.796 · PM2.5 6.703 · PM10 10.937 µg/m³

Green Space 31

Parks Ample 23

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 17 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Launton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital9.9 mi

The Horton General Hospital13.8 mi

Stoke Mandeville Hospital14.8 mi

Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99%

Nearest GP surgeryAlchester Medical Group1.1 mi

GP capacity1,936 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

Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%

available across Cherwell

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate64.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed64.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired23.7%Student3%Other inactive7.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary21%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%

Home ownership78.3%

Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Bicester North 1.4 mi

Bicester Village 1.4 mi

Islip 7.2 mi

J9 M40 4 mi

J10 M40 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

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	£442,500	16
Detached	£463,000	11

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Launton a nice place to live?

Launton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Launton is 51/100, 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 Launton?

Launton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Launton?

The current median house price in Launton is £442,500, around 55% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £463,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Launton in context

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Postcode districts in Launton

OX25 38 ⇄

OX26 67 ⇄

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