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Living in Wardington: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wardington comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Wardington most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the OX17 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the OX17 district's 43/100. Safety (91) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see OX17 postcode district.

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Wardington scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
171.8 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 45 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cup And Saucer 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Garners Field 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.101 · PM2.5 6.53 · PM10 10.792 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital4.4 mi
Warwick Hospital17.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCropredy Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,080 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Cherwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed0.8%Retired28.3%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Banbury 4.1 mi
King's Sutton 6.3 mi
Heyford 13.5 mi
J11 M40 2.9 mi
J11 M40 3.4 mi
J12 M40 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wardington 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

Chipping Warden 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chacombe 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton Cheney 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sulgrave 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shotteswell 31 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wardington a nice place to live?

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

Wardington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wardington in context

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Postcode districts in Wardington

OX17 45 ⇄

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