Town Pop. 298

Living in South Hinksey: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Hinksey scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the OX1 postcode district, South Hinksey ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 61 points above the OX1 district's 38/100. On the national picture that lands South Hinksey in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see OX1 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

South Hinksey scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with South Hinksey.
Or compare:
OX1 1AA OX1 2AA OX1 3AD OX1 4AB OX1 5AA OX1 9AA OX1

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
553.7 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 78 crimes
↑ 686% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 788% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 819% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 1018% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Parking Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Red Bridge Hollow 31 crimes
  3. 3 Fairways 10 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.693 · PM2.5 6.759 · PM10 11.503 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital3 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital20.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDonnington Medical Partnership1.6 mi
GP capacity1,713 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
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 · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2%Retired31.1%Student4.4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.2%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary11.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.8%Level 3 (A levels)10.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.8%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
37
Oxford 2.1 mi
Radley 2.9 mi
Culham 5 mi
J8A M40 7.3 mi
J8A M40 7.5 mi
J8 M40 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

Places like South Hinksey Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like South Hinksey, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Hinksey 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 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bayworth 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Boars Hill 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sandford-on-Thames 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Radley 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Vale of White Horse) 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cothill 0 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Hinksey a nice place to live?

South Hinksey is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for South Hinksey is 55/100, 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 South Hinksey?

South Hinksey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

South Hinksey in context

See the best places to live in Oxfordshire, ranked

Postcode districts in South Hinksey

OX1 59 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode