Town Pop. 137

Living in Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) places 7th of 10 in the OX12 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The OX12 district averages 49/100, putting Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 8 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX12 postcode district.

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Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
897.8 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 43 crimes
↑ 843% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 4489% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 2485% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 1296% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Knighton Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.438 · PM2.5 6.048 · PM10 10.543 µg/m³
76
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital10 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbury Street Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,836 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 · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Didcot Parkway 11.2 mi
Appleford 11.7 mi
Hungerford 11.9 mi
J14 M4 9 mi
J14 M4 9.4 mi
J15 M4 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 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

Childrey 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
East Challow 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Letcombe Regis 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Longcot 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) is 41/100, 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 Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse)?

Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) is The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) in total.

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Postcode districts in Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse)

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