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Living in Stanton St John: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanton St John scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Stanton St John most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Stanton St John places 3rd of 5 in the OX33 postcode district.

The OX33 district averages 43/100, putting Stanton St John 5 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 60 points above the OX33 district's 32/100. Safety (91) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX33 postcode district.

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Stanton St John scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
196.8 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 22 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bayswater Mill 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital2.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital15.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBury Knowle Health Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,785 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed2%Retired23.5%Student3.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)8.2%Level 3 (A levels)11.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.2%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
20
Islip 4.5 mi
Oxford 4.9 mi
Oxford Parkway 5.1 mi
J8A M40 3.7 mi
J8A M40 4.2 mi
J8 M40 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stanton St John 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

Forest Hill 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Beckley (South Oxfordshire) 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Horton-cum-Studley 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horspath 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oxford 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Charlton-on-Otmoor 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Garsington 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Islip (Cherwell) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanton St John a nice place to live?

Stanton St John has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanton St John is 48/100, 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 Stanton St John?

Stanton St John is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stanton St John in context

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Postcode districts in Stanton St John

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