Town Pop. 3,427

Living in Middleton Cheney: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middleton Cheney comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Middleton Cheney most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Middleton Cheney places 4th of 17 in the OX17 postcode district.

Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (6), lifestyle (18) and transport (22) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Middleton Cheney in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX17 postcode district.

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Middleton Cheney scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
43.8 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 57 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mansion Hill 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Chenderit SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Middleton Cheney Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital2.6 mi
Warwick Hospital19.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,240 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.2%Student3.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
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
22
Banbury 2.6 mi
King's Sutton 3.6 mi
Heyford 10.8 mi
J11 M40 1.8 mi
J11 M40 2 mi
J10 M40 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 33
Detached £495,000 13
Semi-detached £339,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£307k £390k £476k £559k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chacombe 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Farthinghoe 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sulgrave 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kings Sutton 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Greatworth 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Charlton (West Northamptonshire) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton Cheney a nice place to live?

Middleton Cheney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middleton Cheney 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 Middleton Cheney?

Middleton Cheney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middleton Cheney?

Among the top-rated schools in Middleton Cheney are Chenderit School and Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Middleton Cheney in total.

What are house prices like in Middleton Cheney?

The current median house price in Middleton Cheney is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £495,000, semi-detached £339,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Middleton Cheney in context

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Postcode districts in Middleton Cheney

OX17 45 ⇄

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