Town Pop. 210

Living in West Hendred: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Hendred comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

West Hendred places 3rd of 10 in the OX12 postcode district. West Hendred is a place of extremes: 95/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, West Hendred sits 46 points above the OX12 district figure of 49/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX12 postcode district.

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West Hendred scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 412% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 White Way 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 4 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 2 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.269 · PM2.5 6.219 · PM10 10.85 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • St Amand's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Hendreds Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital12.6 mi
Great Western Hospital16.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryNewbury Street Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,850 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)66.3%
available across Vale of White Horse
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.2%Student3.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.2%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.7%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership63%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Didcot Parkway 4.9 mi
Appleford 5.7 mi
Culham 6.4 mi
J13 M4 9.9 mi
J13 M4 10 mi
J14 M4 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
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 Hendred 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

East Hendred 39 0.6 mi away ⇄
Steventon 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Milton Hill 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chilton (Vale of White Horse) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Harwell 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wantage 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grove (Vale of White Horse) 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Hanney 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Milton (Vale of White Horse) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Hanney 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Hagbourne 55 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hendred a nice place to live?

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

West Hendred is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 6,921 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Hendred?

Among the top-rated schools in West Hendred are St Amand's Catholic Primary School and The Hendreds Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in West Hendred in total.

West Hendred in context

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Postcode districts in West Hendred

OX12 49 ⇄

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