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Living in Long Wittenham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Wittenham comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 8/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the OX14 postcode district. Against the wider OX14 district average of 58/100, that is 13 points below. On broadband specifically, Long Wittenham sits 24 points above the OX14 district figure of 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX14 postcode district.

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Long Wittenham scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
166.2 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 25 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lady Grove 30 crimes
  2. 2 Sinodun Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Westfield Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital16.9 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryClifton Hampden Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,061 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired26.8%Student3.9%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
15
Appleford 1.3 mi
Culham 1.4 mi
Didcot Parkway 2.4 mi
J8A M40 8.5 mi
J8A M40 8.6 mi
J8 M40 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Long Wittenham 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

Clifton Hampden 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burcot (South Oxfordshire) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Berinsfield 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Courtenay 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Warborough and Shillingford 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Wittenham a nice place to live?

Long Wittenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Wittenham is 45/100, 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 Long Wittenham?

Long Wittenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Long Wittenham in context

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Postcode districts in Long Wittenham

OX14 58 ⇄

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