Town Pop. 2,297

Living in Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 86/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Schools falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the OX7 postcode district, Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood ranks 6th. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the OX7 district's 75/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
80.1 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 83 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shipton Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Chestnut Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 11 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Wychwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital17 mi
The Horton General Hospital17.2 mi
Great Western Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,057 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.3%Student3.1%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.1%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
21
Shipton 0.7 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 1.9 mi
Kingham 3.1 mi
J9 M40 17.4 mi
J9 M40 17.6 mi
J10 M40 18.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £615,000 25
Detached £661,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£317k £463k £613k £759k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ascott-under-Wychwood 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fulbrook 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bledington 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingham 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Rissington 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burford 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chadlington 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Rissington 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cornwell 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood a nice place to live?

Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood is 47/100, 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-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood?

Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 184 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood?

The current median house price in Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood is £615,000, around 116% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £661,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Milton-under-Wychwood and Shipton-under-Wychwood

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