Town Pop. 2,086

Living in Steventon: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Steventon comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 61/100 against a town median of 88/100. Of the 11 places sharing the OX13 postcode district, Steventon scores lowest.

The OX13 district averages 48/100, putting Steventon 12 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 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 (4), schools (21), transport (24) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX13 postcode district.

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Steventon scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
141.9 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 105 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Shoplifting 26 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trenchard Avenue 40 crimes
  2. 2 Timsbury Court 27 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Street 23 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, Steventon VillagePrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital10.2 mi
Great Western Hospital16.9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMarcham Road Health Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,535 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate67.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired18.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership65.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Didcot Parkway 3.9 mi
Appleford 3.9 mi
Culham 4.5 mi
J13 M4 11.8 mi
J13 M4 11.9 mi
J8A M40 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £397,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£342k £415k £490k £562k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Milton Hill 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Hendred 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton Courtenay 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Culham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Frilford 43 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steventon a nice place to live?

Steventon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steventon is 36/100, 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 Steventon?

Steventon has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 296 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Steventon?

The current median house price in Steventon is £397,500, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%.

Steventon in context

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Postcode districts in Steventon

OX13 48 ⇄

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