Town Pop. 146

Living in South Newington: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Newington comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 96/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100.

South Newington places 12th of 17 in the OX15 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate economic health (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider OX15 district average of 46/100, that is 6 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX15 postcode district.

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South Newington scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
239.7 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 17 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 1074% above national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brewery Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Bourne 5 crimes
  3. 3 Oxhey Rise 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.373 · PM2.5 6.354 · PM10 10.694 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital17.8 mi
Warwick Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBloxham Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,325 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired29.8%Student4.3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
10
Banbury 5.6 mi
King's Sutton 5.7 mi
Heyford 7.1 mi
J11 M40 6.4 mi
J11 M40 6.8 mi
J10 M40 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Newington 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

Milcombe 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bloxham 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barford St John 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Tew 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sibford Ferris 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Adderbury and Twyford 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Newington a nice place to live?

South Newington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Newington is 40/100, 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 Newington?

South Newington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

South Newington in context

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Postcode districts in South Newington

OX15 46 ⇄

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