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Living in Mollington (Cherwell): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mollington (Cherwell) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Mollington (Cherwell) places 10th of 17 in the OX17 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Mollington (Cherwell) sits 50 points above the OX17 district figure of 43/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX17 postcode district.

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Mollington (Cherwell) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
129 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 23 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Roundhill Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Piece 4 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.197 · PM2.5 6.57 · PM10 11.694 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4.7 mi
Warwick Hospital14.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire20.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCropredy Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,080 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.3%Student2%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Banbury 4.5 mi
King's Sutton 7.8 mi
Leamington Spa 13.5 mi
J11 M40 3.7 mi
J11 M40 4.4 mi
J12 M40 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mollington (Cherwell) 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

Shotteswell 31 1.4 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Warmington (Stratford-on-Avon) 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Horley (Cherwell) 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hornton 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Fenny Compton 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chacombe 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mollington (Cherwell) a nice place to live?

Mollington (Cherwell) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mollington (Cherwell) is 42/100, 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 Mollington (Cherwell)?

Mollington (Cherwell) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Mollington (Cherwell)

OX17 45 ⇄

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