Town Pop. 1,040

Living in Milton Hill: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milton Hill scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 42/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the OX13 postcode district, Milton Hill ranks 10th.

The OX13 district averages 48/100, putting Milton Hill 11 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (5) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see OX13 postcode district.

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Milton Hill scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
42
170.2 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 53 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Shoplifting 26 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trenchard Avenue 40 crimes
  2. 2 Timsbury Court 27 crimes
  3. 3 Torpy Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • St Blaise CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital10.7 mi
Great Western Hospital18.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity2,379 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate70.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired15.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership68.1%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 B
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Didcot Parkway 2.8 mi
Appleford 3.4 mi
Culham 4.2 mi
J13 M4 10.9 mi
J13 M4 11 mi
J8A M40 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Milton Hill 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

Harwell 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton Courtenay 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Hill a nice place to live?

Milton Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milton Hill is 37/100, 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 Milton Hill?

Milton Hill has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milton Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Milton Hill is St Blaise CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Milton Hill in total.

Milton Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Milton Hill

OX13 48 ⇄
OX14 58 ⇄

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