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Living in Sutton (West Oxfordshire): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton (West Oxfordshire) comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Sutton (West Oxfordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the OX29 postcode district.

Its lifestyle score runs 28 points below the OX29 district's 84/100. Broadband (94) and safety (93) also clear 80/100. Transport (13) and schools (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see OX29 postcode district.

53
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Settlement area

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Sutton (West Oxfordshire) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
234.2 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 29 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Whitley Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 8 crimes
  3. 3 Halifax Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 82
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital7.4 mi
Great Western Hospital20.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryEynsham Medical Group2.1 mi
GP capacity1,401 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across West Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed3%Retired22.8%Student3.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership63.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax West Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
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
13
Hanborough 4.9 mi
Combe 5.4 mi
Oxford 5.5 mi
J9 M40 11.6 mi
J9 M40 11.8 mi
J8A M40 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton (West Oxfordshire) 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

Stanton Harcourt 52 0.5 mi away ⇄
Farmoor 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eynsham 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brighthampton 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Standlake 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (West Oxfordshire) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cumnor 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Appleton 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cassington 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chawley 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ducklington 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
Freeland 50 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton (West Oxfordshire) a nice place to live?

Sutton (West Oxfordshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sutton (West Oxfordshire) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sutton (West Oxfordshire)?

Sutton (West Oxfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton (West Oxfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton (West Oxfordshire) is Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sutton (West Oxfordshire) in total.

Sutton (West Oxfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton (West Oxfordshire)

OX29 55 ⇄

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