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Living in Thame: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thame scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the OX39 postcode district.

The OX39 district averages 44/100, putting Thame 11 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 14 points above the OX39 district's 30/100. Safety (89) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see OX39 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
50.7 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 243 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Shoplifting 65 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 63 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 62 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 137 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cornmarket 61 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 36 crimes
  3. 3 Lacey Drive 27 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
42
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
4Good
  • Barley Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • John Hampden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lord Williams's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ThamePrimary · 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
36
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital7.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital9.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,357 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 306 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.9%Student3.5%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
32
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 2.2 mi
Princes Risborough 5.9 mi
Monks Risborough 6.3 mi
J7 M40 3.7 mi
J8 M40 4.4 mi
J6 M40 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 35
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £427,500 98
Detached £760,000 25
Semi-detached £477,500 26
Terraced £365,000 27
Flat / Maisonette £261,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£203k £391k £585k £773k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Towersey 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chearsley 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Common 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston Blount 36 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thame a nice place to live?

Thame is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thame is 55/100, 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 Thame?

Thame is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 642 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thame?

Among the top-rated schools in Thame are Barley Hill Primary School, John Hampden Primary School and Lord Williams's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Thame in total.

What are house prices like in Thame?

The current median house price in Thame is £427,500, around 50% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £760,000, semi-detached £477,500, terraced £365,000, flat £261,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thame in context

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Postcode districts in Thame

OX39 44 ⇄
OX9 47 ⇄

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