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Living in Piddington (Cherwell): Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Piddington (Cherwell) is 30/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 43/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the OX25 postcode district, Piddington (Cherwell) ranks 12th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider OX25 district average of 38/100, that is 8 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX25 postcode district.

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Piddington (Cherwell) scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
481 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 124 crimes
↑ 912% above national average
Other crime 13 crimes
↑ 1665% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Palmer Avenue 115 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 17 crimes
  3. 3 Buchanan Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.685 · PM2.5 6.547 · PM10 10.665 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.9 mi
The Horton General Hospital17.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlchester Medical Group4 mi
GP capacity1,936 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)78.8%
available across Cherwell
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
44
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed2.9%Retired14.3%Student3%Other inactive30.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Bicester Village 4.4 mi
Bicester North 4.9 mi
Islip 7.3 mi
J9 M40 5.4 mi
J9 M40 5.7 mi
J8A M40 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Piddington (Cherwell) 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

Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 1.7 mi away ⇄
Blackthorn 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brill 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ambrosden 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Grendon Underwood 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marsh Gibbon 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Launton 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Edgcott 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Piddington (Cherwell) a nice place to live?

Piddington (Cherwell) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Piddington (Cherwell) is 30/100, 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 Piddington (Cherwell)?

Piddington (Cherwell) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Piddington (Cherwell)

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