Town Pop. 1,778

Living in Marcham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marcham comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Marcham most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the OX13 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 24 points above the OX13 district's 56/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (8), lifestyle (20), schools (25) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX13 postcode district.

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Marcham scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
51.7 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 40 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harding Way 11 crimes
  2. 2 Marcham Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park Side 9 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary 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
8
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.1 mi
Great Western Hospital18.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital22.1 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 surgeryMarcham Road Health Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,444 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.2%Student2.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership67.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Radley 4.5 mi
Culham 4.6 mi
Appleford 4.7 mi
J8A M40 11.7 mi
J8A M40 11.7 mi
J8 M40 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£421k £453k £486k £518k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Frilford 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton Courtenay 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marcham a nice place to live?

Marcham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marcham is 46/100, 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 Marcham?

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

What are the best schools in Marcham?

Among the top-rated schools in Marcham is Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marcham in total.

What are house prices like in Marcham?

The current median house price in Marcham is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Marcham

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