Town Pop. 8,556

Living in Wallingford: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wallingford comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. That is the highest score of the 12 places in the OX10 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the OX10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its schools score runs 19 points above the OX10 district's 31/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (83). Wider context for the surrounding area: OX10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
61.9 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 219 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 48 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 102 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 56 crimes
  2. 2 Theatre/Concert Hall 31 crimes
  3. 3 St Martin'S Street 28 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
50
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good
  • Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fir Tree Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, WallingfordPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wallingford SchoolSecondary · 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
35
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital11 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,433 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 255 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2%Retired24.5%Student3.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
39
Cholsey 2.4 mi
Didcot Parkway 4.8 mi
Appleford 5.4 mi
J6 M40 8.9 mi
J6 M40 9 mi
J7 M40 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 37
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 63
Detached £712,500 12
Semi-detached £418,500 19
Terraced £415,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£220k £438k £663k £881k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Crowmarsh Gifford 29 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Benson 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cholsey 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Warborough and Shillingford 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ewelme 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Moulsford 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Stoke 47 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wallingford a nice place to live?

Wallingford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wallingford 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 Wallingford?

Wallingford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 530 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wallingford?

Among the top-rated schools in Wallingford are Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, Fir Tree Junior School and St John's Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wallingford in total.

What are house prices like in Wallingford?

The current median house price in Wallingford is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £712,500, semi-detached £418,500, terraced £415,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wallingford in context

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Postcode districts in Wallingford

OX10 48 ⇄

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