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Living in Long Hanborough: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Long Hanborough is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the OX29 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the OX29 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On broadband specifically, Long Hanborough sits 24 points above the OX29 district figure of 71/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX29 postcode district.

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Long Hanborough scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
64.5 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 84 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roosevelt Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 14 crimes
  3. 3 Reliance Way 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Freeland Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hanborough Manor CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8 mi
The Horton General Hospital15.7 mi
Great Western Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodstock Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,799 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired24%Student3.2%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
42
Combe 0.6 mi
Hanborough 0.9 mi
Finstock 3.8 mi
J9 M40 9 mi
J9 M40 9 mi
J10 M40 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 26
Terraced £347,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£363k £409k £455k £501k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Freeland 50 0.8 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodstock 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cassington 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Begbroke 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
Yarnton 49 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Hanborough a nice place to live?

Long Hanborough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Long Hanborough is 50/100, 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 Long Hanborough?

Long Hanborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Hanborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Hanborough are Freeland Church of England Primary School and Hanborough Manor CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Long Hanborough in total.

What are house prices like in Long Hanborough?

The current median house price in Long Hanborough is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £347,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Long Hanborough in context

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Postcode districts in Long Hanborough

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