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Living in Ramsden: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ramsden scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Ramsden places 4th of 16 in the OX7 postcode district.

On lifestyle specifically, Ramsden sits 38 points above the OX7 district figure of 22/100. Broadband (96), economic health (96) and safety (91) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (13), transport (15) and schools (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Ramsden scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
170.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 790% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 589% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 2 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Saint John'S Lane 4 crimes
  2. 2 Fox Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 New Yatt Lane 2 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.586 · PM2.5 6.329 · PM10 10.51 µg/m³
75
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12 mi
The Horton General Hospital16.2 mi
Great Western Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Charlbury Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity2,333 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.1%Student3.3%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
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
15
Finstock 1.4 mi
Charlbury 2.6 mi
Combe 3.9 mi
J9 M40 12.4 mi
J9 M40 12.6 mi
J10 M40 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Ramsden 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

Finstock 52 0.6 mi away ⇄
Delly End 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hailey 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Leafield 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Leigh 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Charlbury 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stonesfield 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Witney 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Combe 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Long Hanborough 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Minster Lovell 50 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsden a nice place to live?

Ramsden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ramsden 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 Ramsden?

Ramsden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 5,284 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ramsden

OX7 47 ⇄

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