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Living in North Moreton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Moreton is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. North Moreton places 6th of 11 in the OX11 postcode district.

North Moreton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 6/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider OX11 district average of 60/100, that is 14 points below. On broadband specifically, North Moreton sits 38 points above the OX11 district figure of 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX11 postcode district.

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North Moreton scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
237.7 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 19 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 559% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 926% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirby Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Moreton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.751 · PM2.5 6.362 · PM10 10.747 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • South Moreton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital10.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.3 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryOak Tree Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity2,140 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.4%Student4.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
12
Didcot Parkway 2.3 mi
Cholsey 2.6 mi
Appleford 3.4 mi
J8 M40 10.2 mi
J7 M40 10.2 mi
J8A M40 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Moreton 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

South Moreton 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wallingford 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cholsey 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Warborough and Shillingford 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Moreton a nice place to live?

North Moreton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Moreton is 46/100, 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 Moreton?

North Moreton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Moreton?

Among the top-rated schools in North Moreton is South Moreton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Moreton in total.

North Moreton in context

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Postcode districts in North Moreton

OX11 60 ⇄

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