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Living in Steeple Aston: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Steeple Aston scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Steeple Aston most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Steeple Aston places 8th of 13 in the OX25 postcode district. Steeple Aston is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Steeple Aston sits 16 points above the OX25 district figure of 78/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX25 postcode district.

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Steeple Aston scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Side 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fir Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Coneygar Fields 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsThe Horton General Hospital7.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital11.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust7.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryDeddington Health Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2%Retired27.1%Student3.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Heyford 1 mi
Tackley 3.5 mi
King's Sutton 6.3 mi
J10 M40 4.6 mi
J10 M40 4.7 mi
J9 M40 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Steeple Aston 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

Lower Heyford 35 1.1 mi away ⇄
North Aston 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Heyford 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Middle Barton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tackley 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fritwell 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ardley and Fewcott 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirtlington 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wootton (West Oxfordshire) 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barford St Michael 36 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steeple Aston a nice place to live?

Steeple Aston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steeple Aston is 38/100, 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 Steeple Aston?

Steeple Aston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Steeple Aston?

Among the top-rated schools in Steeple Aston is Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Steeple Aston in total.

Steeple Aston in context

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Postcode districts in Steeple Aston

OX25 38 ⇄

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