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Living in Tetsworth: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tetsworth comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Tetsworth most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Tetsworth places 3rd of 4 in the OX9 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the OX9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On economic health specifically, Tetsworth sits 10 points above the OX9 district figure of 81/100. For the surrounding area, see OX9 postcode district.

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Tetsworth scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
153 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 22 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Windmill Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Thame Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Blackthorn Rise 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.98 · PM2.5 6.885 · PM10 12.817 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Tetsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital9.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital10.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Rycote Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,357 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed2%Retired23.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax South Oxfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,732
B £2,021
C £2,309
D £2,598
E £3,175
F £3,753
G £4,330
H £5,196
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
10
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 5 mi
Princes Risborough 6.9 mi
Monks Risborough 7.8 mi
J7 M40 2.2 mi
J6 M40 3 mi
J8 M40 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Tetsworth 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

Sydenham 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Milton Common 30 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Haseley 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lewknor 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aston Rowant 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingston Blount 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pyrton 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Milton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetsworth a nice place to live?

Tetsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tetsworth is 40/100, 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 Tetsworth?

Tetsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Tetsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Tetsworth

OX9 47 ⇄

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