Town Pop. 166

Living in North Aston: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Aston comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 94/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

North Aston places 8th of 13 in the OX25 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the OX25 district's 78/100. For the surrounding area, see OX25 postcode district.

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North Aston scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
259 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 734% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Side 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fir Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Coneygar Fields 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.817 · PM2.5 6.457 · PM10 11.322 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital6.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryDeddington Health Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,469 patients per GP
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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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2%Retired27.1%Student3.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
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
10
Heyford 2.6 mi
King's Sutton 4.6 mi
Tackley 5.2 mi
J10 M40 4.1 mi
J10 M40 4.5 mi
J9 M40 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 North Aston 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

Duns Tew 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple Aston 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Heyford 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Heyford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fritwell 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Middle Barton 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ardley and Fewcott 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Aston a nice place to live?

North Aston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Aston is 38/100, 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 North Aston?

North Aston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in North Aston

OX25 38 ⇄

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