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Living in South Moreton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Moreton scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the OX11 postcode district.

Against the wider OX11 district average of 60/100, that is 21 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (81). For the surrounding area, see OX11 postcode district.

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South Moreton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
197.8 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 19 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 449% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 754% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirby Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Moreton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.863 · PM2.5 6.329 · PM10 10.704 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • South Moreton 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
6
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital11.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital13.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDidcot Health Centre Practice2.6 mi
GP capacity2,140 patients per GP
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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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.4%Student4.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
12
Cholsey 2 mi
Didcot Parkway 2.6 mi
Appleford 4 mi
J13 M4 10.5 mi
J13 M4 11 mi
J7 M40 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Moreton 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

North Moreton 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cholsey 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wallingford 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Moreton a nice place to live?

South Moreton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Moreton is 39/100, 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 South Moreton?

South Moreton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Moreton?

Among the top-rated schools in South Moreton is South Moreton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Moreton in total.

South Moreton in context

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Postcode districts in South Moreton

OX11 60 ⇄

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