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Living in Milcombe: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milcombe scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. Milcombe places 6th of 17 in the OX15 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Milcombe sits 26 points above the OX15 district figure of 47/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: lifestyle (17), transport (23) and healthcare (27). For the surrounding area, see OX15 postcode district.

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Milcombe scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
103.3 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 31 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 13 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Portland Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.451 · PM2.5 6.449 · PM10 11.367 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.4 mi
Warwick Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBloxham Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,325 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired21.1%Student4.2%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership67.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
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
23
Banbury 4.8 mi
King's Sutton 5.3 mi
Heyford 7.6 mi
J11 M40 5.7 mi
J11 M40 6 mi
J10 M40 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Milcombe 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

South Newington 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bloxham 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sibford Ferris 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bodicote 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sibford Gower 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milcombe a nice place to live?

Milcombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milcombe is 44/100, 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 Milcombe?

Milcombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Milcombe in context

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Postcode districts in Milcombe

OX15 46 ⇄

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