Town Pop. 315

Living in Marsh Baldon: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marsh Baldon comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 91/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the OX44 postcode district scores higher. Marsh Baldon leads all 8. The OX44 district averages 38/100, putting Marsh Baldon 7 points above its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Marsh Baldon sits 12 points above the OX44 district figure of 79/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX44 postcode district.

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Marsh Baldon scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
120.6 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 16 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Baldon Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Pettiwell 5 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.459 · PM2.5 6.547 · PM10 10.721 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Marsh Baldon CofE 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
17
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital4.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital17.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leys Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,737 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
27
Radley 2.4 mi
Culham 3.5 mi
Appleford 4.4 mi
J8A M40 5.1 mi
J8A M40 5.1 mi
J8 M40 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
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 Marsh Baldon 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

Garsington 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Berinsfield 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burcot (South Oxfordshire) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stadhampton 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Drayton St Leonard 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Horspath 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Milton 32 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marsh Baldon a nice place to live?

Marsh Baldon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marsh Baldon 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 Marsh Baldon?

Marsh Baldon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marsh Baldon?

Among the top-rated schools in Marsh Baldon is Marsh Baldon CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marsh Baldon in total.

Marsh Baldon in context

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Postcode districts in Marsh Baldon

OX44 38 ⇄

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