Town Pop. 500

Living in Upton (Vale of White Horse): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upton (Vale of White Horse) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the OX11 postcode district. Against the wider OX11 district average of 60/100, that is 22 points below. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the OX11 district's 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: OX11 postcode district.

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Upton (Vale of White Horse) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
154 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 25 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boham'S Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bessel'S Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 White Shoot 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.593 · PM2.5 6.354 · PM10 11.258 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.6 mi
Great Western Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity2,379 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.9%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Didcot Parkway 2.4 mi
Appleford 4.3 mi
Cholsey 4.4 mi
J13 M4 8.7 mi
J13 M4 9 mi
J12 M4 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upton (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

West Hagbourne 55 0.5 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Upton (Vale of White Horse) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upton (Vale of White Horse) is 38/100, 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 Upton (Vale of White Horse)?

Upton (Vale of White Horse) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Upton (Vale of White Horse)

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