Town Pop. 964

Living in Warborough and Shillingford: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Warborough and Shillingford is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the OX10 postcode district, Warborough and Shillingford ranks 7th. On broadband specifically, Warborough and Shillingford sits 45 points above the OX10 district figure of 47/100. Safety (95) and economic health (89) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX10 postcode district.

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Warborough and Shillingford scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
42.5 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 15 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Plough Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Hartley Close 3 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.663 · PM2.5 6.579 · PM10 11.448 µg/m³
73
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Inadequate
  • St Laurence Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital8.9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMill Stream Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,302 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.3%Student3.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.9%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
22
Culham 4.4 mi
Appleford 4.5 mi
Cholsey 4.6 mi
J7 M40 7.1 mi
J8 M40 7.2 mi
J8A M40 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
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 Warborough and Shillingford 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

Dorchester (South Oxfordshire) 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Drayton St Leonard 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Benson 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wallingford 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Berinsfield 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Crowmarsh Gifford 29 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burcot (South Oxfordshire) 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ewelme 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Long Wittenham 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stadhampton 41 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Warborough and Shillingford a nice place to live?

Warborough and Shillingford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Warborough and Shillingford is 45/100, 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 Warborough and Shillingford?

Warborough and Shillingford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Warborough and Shillingford in context

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Postcode districts in Warborough and Shillingford

OX10 48 ⇄

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