Town Pop. 240

Living in Swalcliffe: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swalcliffe comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Swalcliffe most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 41/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Swalcliffe places 8th of 17 in the OX15 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Below 30/100: lifestyle (6), transport (9) and schools (15). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX15 postcode district.

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Swalcliffe scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
166.7 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 18 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1209% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 6 crimes
  2. 2 Hawk'S Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Square 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Swalcliffe Park School CIOSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4.8 mi
Warwick Hospital18.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgerySibford Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,049 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1%Retired27.8%Student6.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Banbury 5.5 mi
King's Sutton 7.3 mi
Heyford 10.4 mi
J11 M40 6.3 mi
J11 M40 6.4 mi
J12 M40 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swalcliffe 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

Sibford Ferris 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sibford Gower 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Cherwell) 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Milcombe 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shenington 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Newington 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bloxham 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Brailes 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Horley (Cherwell) 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Tysoe 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swalcliffe a nice place to live?

Swalcliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swalcliffe is 43/100, 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 Swalcliffe?

Swalcliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swalcliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in Swalcliffe is Swalcliffe Park School CIO, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swalcliffe in total.

Swalcliffe in context

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Postcode districts in Swalcliffe

OX15 46 ⇄

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