Town Pop. 1,287

Living in Minster Lovell: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Minster Lovell is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the OX29 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the OX29 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX29 postcode district.

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Minster Lovell scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bowles Avenue 28 crimes
  2. 2 Minster Riding 6 crimes
  3. 3 Brize Norton Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.109 · PM2.5 6.461 · PM10 11.047 µg/m³
74
Green Space 64
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital13.9 mi
Great Western Hospital18.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Broadshires Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,776 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.1%Retired28.2%Student2.8%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
Ascott-under-Wychwood 5.2 mi
Finstock 5.4 mi
Shipton 5.4 mi
J9 M40 15.9 mi
J9 M40 16 mi
J10 M40 18.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Minster Lovell 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

Curbridge (West Oxfordshire) 64 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brize Norton 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Witney 66 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carterton 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fulbrook 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burford 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Black Bourton 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Minster Lovell a nice place to live?

Minster Lovell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Minster Lovell is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Minster Lovell?

Minster Lovell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Minster Lovell?

Among the top-rated schools in Minster Lovell is St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Minster Lovell in total.

Minster Lovell in context

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Postcode districts in Minster Lovell

OX29 55 ⇄

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