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Living in Stanford in the Vale: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanford in the Vale comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 44/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the SN7 postcode district, Stanford in the Vale scores lowest.

The SN7 district averages 40/100, putting Stanford in the Vale 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (9), schools (19) and transport (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN7 postcode district.

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Stanford in the Vale scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
81.7 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 91 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Faringdon Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Brick Kiln Rise 12 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital10.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital14.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital26.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWhite Horse Medical Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,452 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Appleford 11.6 mi
Didcot Parkway 11.7 mi
Culham 11.9 mi
J15 M4 11.8 mi
J15 M4 12.2 mi
J14 M4 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £369,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£255k £367k £482k £594k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Buckland (Vale of White Horse) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Childrey 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Challow 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hinton Waldrist 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Longcot 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Longworth 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kingston Bagpuize 45 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanford in the Vale a nice place to live?

Stanford in the Vale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanford in the Vale is 35/100, 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 Stanford in the Vale?

Stanford in the Vale has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanford in the Vale?

Among the top-rated schools in Stanford in the Vale are Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School and Stanford In the Vale CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stanford in the Vale in total.

What are house prices like in Stanford in the Vale?

The current median house price in Stanford in the Vale is £369,750, around 30% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Stanford in the Vale in context

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Postcode districts in Stanford in the Vale

SN7 40 ⇄

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