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Living in Over Norton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Over Norton is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100. Over Norton places 14th of 16 in the OX7 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the OX7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX7 postcode district.

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Over Norton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
510.3 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 34 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1404% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 898% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 1669% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↑ 627% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cleeves Corner 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping NortonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital10.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18.9 mi
Warwick Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChipping Norton Health Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,788 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.7%Student3.7%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership68.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Kingham 5.1 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 6 mi
Charlbury 6 mi
J11 M40 12.7 mi
J11 M40 12.9 mi
J10 M40 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Over Norton 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

Chipping Norton 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Long Compton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cornwell 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chadlington 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Little Tew 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingham 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Enstone 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gagingwell 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cherington and Stourton 40 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Over Norton a nice place to live?

Over Norton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Over Norton is 37/100, 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 Over Norton?

Over Norton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Over Norton?

Among the top-rated schools in Over Norton is Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Over Norton in total.

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Postcode districts in Over Norton

OX7 47 ⇄

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