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Living in West Hagbourne: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Hagbourne scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 27/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the OX11 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the OX11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its broadband score runs 38 points above the OX11 district's 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX11 postcode district.

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West Hagbourne scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
2,961.5 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 25 crimes
↑ 2787% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 9515% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 4863% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 8691% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 5508% 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
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.699 · PM2.5 6.415 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
41
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hagbourne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.9 mi
Great Western Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,379 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across South Oxfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 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
27
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Didcot Parkway 2 mi
Appleford 3.8 mi
Cholsey 4.6 mi
J13 M4 9.2 mi
J13 M4 9.5 mi
J8A M40 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Hagbourne 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

Upton (Vale of White Horse) 38 0.5 mi away ⇄
East Hagbourne 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Blewbury 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Didcot 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Moreton 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
East Hendred 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Moreton 46 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hagbourne a nice place to live?

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

West Hagbourne 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.

West Hagbourne in context

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Postcode districts in West Hagbourne

OX11 60 ⇄

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