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Living in Middle Barton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Middle Barton is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the OX7 postcode district. Middle Barton is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The OX7 district averages 47/100, putting Middle Barton 5 points below its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see OX7 postcode district.

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Middle Barton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
62.3 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 22 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirby Close 4 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Old Johns Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Middle Barton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital12.7 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital25.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust8.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDeddington Health Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity1,999 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.8%Student3.2%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
6
Heyford 3 mi
Tackley 4.5 mi
Charlbury 6.5 mi
J10 M40 7 mi
J10 M40 7.1 mi
J9 M40 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Middle Barton 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

Duns Tew 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Steeple Aston 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gagingwell 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Aston 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Heyford 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Tew 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Enstone 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tackley 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Heyford 43 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Barton a nice place to live?

Middle Barton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middle Barton is 42/100, 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 Middle Barton?

Middle Barton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middle Barton?

Among the top-rated schools in Middle Barton is Middle Barton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Middle Barton in total.

Middle Barton in context

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Postcode districts in Middle Barton

OX7 47 ⇄

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