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Living in Sutton Courtenay: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton Courtenay comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 12 scored places sharing the OX14 postcode district, Sutton Courtenay ranks 5th. It scores 10 points below the OX14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100.

On transport specifically, Sutton Courtenay sits 11 points below the OX14 district figure of 45/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (12) and schools (24). For the surrounding area, see OX14 postcode district.

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Sutton Courtenay scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
70 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 55 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tyrrell'S Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Sutton Courtenay Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Sutton Courtenay Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.371 · PM2.5 6.704 · PM10 11.683 µg/m³
72
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18.6 mi
Great Western Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Abingdon Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,861 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.2%Student3.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
34
Appleford 1.5 mi
Culham 2 mi
Didcot Parkway 2.4 mi
J8A M40 10.5 mi
J8A M40 10.5 mi
J8 M40 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£379k £525k £676k £822k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Culham 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clifton Hampden 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Abingdon-on-Thames 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marcham 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shippon 57 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Courtenay a nice place to live?

Sutton Courtenay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton Courtenay 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 Sutton Courtenay?

Sutton Courtenay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Sutton Courtenay?

The current median house price in Sutton Courtenay is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Sutton Courtenay in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton Courtenay

OX14 58 ⇄

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