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Living in Standlake: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Standlake comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the OX29 postcode district, Standlake ranks 12th.

The OX29 district averages 55/100, putting Standlake 8 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the OX29 district's 74/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX29 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Standlake scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
52 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 5 crimes
  2. 2 Moreton Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Thameside Court 5 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Mulberry Bush SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Standlake Church of England 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
10
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.9 mi
Great Western Hospital17.3 mi
The Horton General Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCogges Surgery4.2 mi
GP capacity1,346 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.6%Student4.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
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
17
Oxford 7.5 mi
Hanborough 7.6 mi
Combe 7.8 mi
J9 M40 14.4 mi
J9 M40 14.6 mi
J8A M40 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Standlake 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

Brighthampton 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Longworth 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton Harcourt 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hinton Waldrist 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton (West Oxfordshire) 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aston (West Oxfordshire) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Standlake a nice place to live?

Standlake has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Standlake is 47/100, 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 Standlake?

Standlake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Standlake?

Among the top-rated schools in Standlake are Mulberry Bush School and Standlake Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Standlake in total.

Standlake in context

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Postcode districts in Standlake

OX29 55 ⇄

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