Town Pop. 1,322

Living in North Leigh: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Leigh comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where North Leigh most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the OX29 postcode district, North Leigh ranks 14th. The OX29 district averages 55/100, putting North Leigh 10 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 17 points above the OX29 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX29 postcode district.

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North Leigh scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
80.9 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 50 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gough Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Masons Grove 11 crimes
  3. 3 Windmill Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • North Leigh Church of England 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 Hospital9.6 mi
The Horton General Hospital16.7 mi
Great Western Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCogges Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,380 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.8%Retired27.4%Student3.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
22
Combe 2.4 mi
Finstock 3 mi
Hanborough 3 mi
J9 M40 11 mi
J9 M40 11.1 mi
J10 M40 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Leigh 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

Freeland 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ramsden 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Finstock 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Witney 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bladon 51 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Leigh a nice place to live?

North Leigh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Leigh is 45/100, 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 Leigh?

North Leigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Leigh?

Among the top-rated schools in North Leigh is North Leigh Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Leigh in total.

North Leigh in context

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Postcode districts in North Leigh

OX29 55 ⇄

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