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Living in Sibford Ferris: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sibford Ferris is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the OX15 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Lifestyle (6), transport (9) and schools (15) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX15 postcode district.

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Sibford Ferris scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
133.3 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 18 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 949% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 6 crimes
  2. 2 Hawk'S Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Square 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.203 · PM2.5 6.287 · PM10 10.086 µg/m³
76
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sibford Gower Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital6.1 mi
Warwick Hospital18.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgerySibford Surgery0.4 mi
GP capacity2,049 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1%Retired27.8%Student6.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Cherwell · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Banbury 6.8 mi
King's Sutton 8.5 mi
Moreton-in-Marsh 9.8 mi
J11 M40 7.6 mi
J11 M40 7.6 mi
J12 M40 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Sibford Ferris 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

Sibford Gower 46 0.5 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Brailes 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shenington 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cherington and Stourton 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Tysoe 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sibford Ferris a nice place to live?

Sibford Ferris has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sibford Ferris 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 Sibford Ferris?

Sibford Ferris is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sibford Ferris?

Among the top-rated schools in Sibford Ferris is Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sibford Ferris in total.

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Postcode districts in Sibford Ferris

OX15 46 ⇄

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