Town Pop. 116

Living in Little Tew: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Tew scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100. That places it last of the 16 scored places in the OX7 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the OX7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Economic health (81) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX7 postcode district.

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Little Tew scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
853.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 780% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 2415% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1568% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 2854% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↑ 1115% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cleeves Corner 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16 mi
Warwick Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust8.3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryChipping Norton Health Centre3.9 mi
GP capacity1,527 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.7%Student3.7%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership68.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
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
5
Charlbury 6 mi
Heyford 6.7 mi
Finstock 7.1 mi
J11 M40 9.7 mi
J10 M40 10 mi
J11 M40 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Little Tew 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

Gagingwell 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Enstone 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Middle Barton 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Over Norton 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chipping Norton 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Tew a nice place to live?

Little Tew has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Tew is 35/100, 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 Little Tew?

Little Tew has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Little Tew

OX7 47 ⇄

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