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Living in Milton (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milton (Vale of White Horse) comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the OX11 postcode district. Against the wider OX11 district average of 60/100, that is 12 points below. On broadband specifically, Milton (Vale of White Horse) sits 20 points above the OX11 district figure of 61/100. For the surrounding area, see OX11 postcode district.

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Milton (Vale of White Horse) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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OX11 0AA OX11 1DA OX11 6AA OX11 7AA OX11 8AB OX11 9AA OX11 OX14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
332.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 587% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tyrrell'S Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Sutton Courtenay Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Sutton Courtenay Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • St Blaise CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital9.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18 mi
Great Western Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity2,073 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired21.6%Student3.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership64%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Didcot Parkway 2.2 mi
Appleford 2.2 mi
Culham 3 mi
J8A M40 11.5 mi
J8A M40 11.6 mi
J13 M4 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Milton (Vale of White Horse) 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

Sutton Courtenay 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Milton (Vale of White Horse) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milton (Vale of White Horse) is 48/100, 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 (Vale of White Horse)?

Milton (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milton (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Milton (Vale of White Horse) is St Blaise CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Milton (Vale of White Horse) in total.

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Postcode districts in Milton (Vale of White Horse)

OX11 60 ⇄
OX14 58 ⇄

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