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Living in Lewknor: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lewknor scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 8/100 versus a median of 23/100.

No other settlement in the OX49 postcode district scores higher. Lewknor leads all 3. On broadband specifically, Lewknor sits 55 points above the OX49 district figure of 31/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX49 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
284 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 27 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 725% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barley Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Court Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Springfield Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Lewknor Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital11.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital12 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.3 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 surgeryChalgrove and Watlington Surgeries2.5 mi
GP capacity1,606 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed3%Retired21.3%Student2.9%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership65.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
12
Saunderton 6.2 mi
Princes Risborough 6.2 mi
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 6.9 mi
J6 M40 0.4 mi
J6 M40 0.5 mi
J5 M40 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lewknor 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 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston Blount 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pyrton 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Watlington (South Oxfordshire) 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chalgrove 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
The City 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lewknor a nice place to live?

Lewknor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lewknor is 41/100, 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 Lewknor?

Lewknor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lewknor?

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

Lewknor in context

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Postcode districts in Lewknor

OX49 39 ⇄

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