Town Pop. 5,008

Living in Shrivenham and Watchfield: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shrivenham and Watchfield comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the SN6 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the SN6 district's 20/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Transport (19), schools (20), lifestyle (20) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN6 postcode district.

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Shrivenham and Watchfield scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
64.9 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 169 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hicks Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 15 crimes
  3. 3 Curtis Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Shrivenham Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Watchfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital4.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital20.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,540 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 152 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate65.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired20.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership59.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Swindon 6.6 mi
Hungerford 14.3 mi
Bedwyn 15.7 mi
J15 M4 6.3 mi
J15 M4 6.5 mi
J16 M4 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,000 53
Detached £527,500 26
Semi-detached £375,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£265k £363k £464k £561k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Longcot 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Highworth 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 4.7 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shrivenham and Watchfield a nice place to live?

Shrivenham and Watchfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shrivenham and Watchfield is 44/100, 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 Shrivenham and Watchfield?

Shrivenham and Watchfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 325 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shrivenham and Watchfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Shrivenham and Watchfield are Shrivenham Church of England School and Watchfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shrivenham and Watchfield in total.

What are house prices like in Shrivenham and Watchfield?

The current median house price in Shrivenham and Watchfield is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £527,500, semi-detached £375,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shrivenham and Watchfield

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