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Living in Upper Heyford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upper Heyford is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Upper Heyford most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the OX25 postcode district. Upper Heyford is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The OX25 district averages 38/100, putting Upper Heyford 5 points above its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX25 postcode district.

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Upper Heyford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
180.5 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 41 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nash Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Fewcott View 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hodgson Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 11
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Heyford Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital11.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital20.7 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 surgeryDeddington Health Centre4.4 mi
GP capacity1,737 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate66.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired19.6%Student2.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 B
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Heyford 2.2 mi
Tackley 4.1 mi
Bicester North 5 mi
J10 M40 2.3 mi
J10 M40 2.3 mi
J9 M40 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £470,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£348k £429k £512k £593k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ardley and Fewcott 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fritwell 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Heyford 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Steeple Aston 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Aston 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Cherwell) 25 3.0 mi away ⇄
Duns Tew 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tackley 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Aynho 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chesterton 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kirtlington 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Deddington 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Heyford a nice place to live?

Upper Heyford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Heyford 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 Upper Heyford?

Upper Heyford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Heyford?

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

What are house prices like in Upper Heyford?

The current median house price in Upper Heyford is £470,000, around 65% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%.

Upper Heyford in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Heyford

OX25 38 ⇄

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