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Living in Sandford-on-Thames: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandford-on-Thames comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Against the wider OX4 district average of 64/100, that is 5 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Sandford-on-Thames sits 21 points below the OX4 district figure of 81/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX4 postcode district.

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Sandford-on-Thames scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
126.6 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 23 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burra Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Henley Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.521 · PM2.5 6.878 · PM10 11.323 µg/m³
71
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
50
2 schools in area · 26 within 4km
2Good
  • John Henry Newman AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Swithun's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital3.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital19 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leys Health Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,655 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired24.8%Student2.7%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical28.9%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10%Level 3 (A levels)12.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
54
Radley 1.8 mi
Oxford 3.5 mi
Culham 3.9 mi
J8A M40 6 mi
J8A M40 6.1 mi
J8 M40 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sandford-on-Thames 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

Kennington 58 0.7 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Marsh Baldon 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horspath 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandford-on-Thames a nice place to live?

Sandford-on-Thames is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sandford-on-Thames is 59/100, 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 Sandford-on-Thames?

Sandford-on-Thames is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandford-on-Thames?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandford-on-Thames are John Henry Newman Academy and St Swithun's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sandford-on-Thames in total.

Sandford-on-Thames in context

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Postcode districts in Sandford-on-Thames

OX4 64 ⇄

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