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Living in Oakley (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oakley (Buckinghamshire) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the HP18 postcode district, Oakley (Buckinghamshire) ranks 12th. Oakley (Buckinghamshire) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Oakley (Buckinghamshire) sits 13 points above the HP18 district figure of 77/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP18 postcode district.

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Oakley (Buckinghamshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
55 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 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brill Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bradley Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Oakley Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Hospital6.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.1 mi
The Horton General Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMorland House Surgery4.7 mi
GP capacity1,820 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.5%Student3.3%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 6 mi
Bicester Village 6.9 mi
Islip 7.2 mi
J8A M40 4.3 mi
J8A M40 4.6 mi
J8 M40 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 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

Brill 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Piddington (Cherwell) 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 3.7 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stanton St John 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakley (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Oakley (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oakley (Buckinghamshire) is 39/100, 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 Oakley (Buckinghamshire)?

Oakley (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Oakley (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Oakley (Buckinghamshire)

HP18 39 ⇄

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