Town Pop. 1,519

Living in Shippon: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shippon scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Shippon places 2nd of 11 in the OX13 postcode district.

Against the wider OX13 district average of 48/100, that is 9 points above. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the OX13 district's 56/100. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 68 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Shoplifting 14 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Cholswell Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mathews Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
43
5 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Dry Sandford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fitzharrys SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Larkmead SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, AbingdonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John Mason SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6 mi
Great Western Hospital20.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMarcham Road Health Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,613 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired17.6%Student3.2%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship9.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership46.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Radley 2.9 mi
Culham 3.8 mi
Appleford 4.3 mi
J8A M40 9.8 mi
J8A M40 9.9 mi
J8 M40 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
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 Shippon 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

Cothill 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Frilford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Hinksey 55 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shippon a nice place to live?

Shippon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shippon is 57/100, 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 Shippon?

Shippon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 170 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shippon?

Among the top-rated schools in Shippon are Dry Sandford Primary School, Fitzharrys School and Larkmead School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Shippon in total.

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Postcode districts in Shippon

OX13 48 ⇄

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