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Living in Uffington (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Uffington (Vale of White Horse) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SN7 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 11 points above the SN7 district's 69/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN7 postcode district.

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Uffington (Vale of White Horse) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
241.2 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 43 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 1131% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Knighton Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 41
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Uffington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital18 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital27.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWhite Horse Medical Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,747 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Swindon 10 mi
Hungerford 13.1 mi
Didcot Parkway 13.7 mi
J15 M4 8.6 mi
J15 M4 9 mi
J14 M4 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 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

Longcot 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Vale of White Horse) 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stanford in the Vale 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shrivenham and Watchfield 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Childrey 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Challow 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Letcombe Regis 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Uffington (Vale of White Horse) a nice place to live?

Uffington (Vale of White Horse) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Uffington (Vale of White Horse) is 37/100, 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 Uffington (Vale of White Horse)?

Uffington (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Uffington (Vale of White Horse)?

Among the top-rated schools in Uffington (Vale of White Horse) is Uffington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Uffington (Vale of White Horse) in total.

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Postcode districts in Uffington (Vale of White Horse)

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