Town Pop. 1,806

Living in Radley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Radley scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 42/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the OX14 postcode district. Against the wider OX14 district average of 58/100, that is 7 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (82). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX14 postcode district.

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Radley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
63.7 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 51 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ferny Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Further Wore 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.731 · PM2.5 6.815 · PM10 11.895 µg/m³
71
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
36
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Radley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital4.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital20.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Furlong Medical Partnership1.2 mi
GP capacity1,719 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.3%Student17.2%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Vale of White Horse · 2026-27
A £1,718
B £2,004
C £2,291
D £2,577
E £3,150
F £3,722
G £4,295
H £5,154
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Radley 0.5 mi
Culham 2.7 mi
Appleford 3.6 mi
J8A M40 7.3 mi
J8A M40 7.4 mi
J8 M40 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Radley 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

Bayworth 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Kennington 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burcot (South Oxfordshire) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Radley a nice place to live?

Radley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Radley is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Radley?

Radley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Radley?

Among the top-rated schools in Radley is Radley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Radley in total.

Radley in context

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Postcode districts in Radley

OX14 58 ⇄

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