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Living in Oaksey: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oaksey scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 10 places sharing the SN16 postcode district, Oaksey scores lowest.

It scores 11 points below the SN16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN16 postcode district.

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Oaksey scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
157.9 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 22 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bendy Bow 9 crimes
  2. 2 Days Court 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cotswold Airport 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Oaksey CofE Primary 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 departmentsGreat Western Hospital14 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPhoenix Cirencester5 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
55.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.4%Student3.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Kemble 2.5 mi
Swindon 11.2 mi
Stroud 11.3 mi
J16 M4 9.3 mi
J17 M4 9.7 mi
J16 M4 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Oaksey 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

Upper Minety 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kemble 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rodmarton 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Minety 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashton Keynes 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coates 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lea (Wiltshire) 44 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oaksey a nice place to live?

Oaksey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oaksey is 36/100, 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 Oaksey?

Oaksey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oaksey?

Among the top-rated schools in Oaksey is Oaksey CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Oaksey in total.

Oaksey in context

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Postcode districts in Oaksey

SN16 47 ⇄

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